Good

Score: 69/100

Auburn University

4-Year Public

📍 Auburn, Alabama 36849

🌐 www.auburn.edu/

Outcomes

87/100

Affordability

46/100

Resources

C+

58/100

Experience

B+

80/100

Prestige

B+

72/100

Quick Stats

33,015

Total Enrollment

79%

Graduation Rate

93%

Retention Rate

21.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

50%

Acceptance Rate

$24,524

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Auburn University ▼

50% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 16,474 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

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🏆 Where Auburn University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Architectural Engineering

of 16 schools

#11

Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology

of 61 schools

#15

Public Relations/Image Management

of 42 schools

#16

Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

of 100 schools

#20

Veterinary Medicine

of 33 schools

#22

Biomedical Sciences, General

of 100 schools

#24

Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

of 100 schools

#26

Pharmacy

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$10,704	$32,112
Room	$9,562
Board	$5,834
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$35,298	$56,706

Financial Aid

81%

Receive Any Aid

12%

Receive Pell Grants

28%

Take Out Loans

$24,524

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$16,332
$30,001 - $48,000	$17,633
$48,001 - $75,000	$21,834
$75,001 - $110,000	$26,957
$110,001+	$29,310

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 709 grads/yr Finance, General 373 grads/yr Biomedical Sciences, General 323 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 307 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 264 grads/yr Architectural Engineering 253 grads/yr Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 252 grads/yr Accounting 247 grads/yr Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 239 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 230 grads/yr Psychology, General 229 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 153 grads/yr Industrial Engineering 152 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 143 grads/yr Management Science 134 grads/yr Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 128 grads/yr Veterinary Medicine 123 grads/yr Pharmacy 121 grads/yr Public Relations/Image Management 110 grads/yr Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 107 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Auburn University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

33,015

Total Students

51%

Women

93%

Traditional Age (18-24)

50%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 79%

Hispanic 4%

Black 5%

Asian 3%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 50%

Off-Campus (Renters) 50%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~16,474 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 55%

Hybrid (Some Online) 35%

Fully Online 10%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 93%

25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Auburn University?

Auburn University has an acceptance rate of 50%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Auburn University?

Tuition at Auburn University is $10,704 for in-state students and $32,112 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $24,524.

What is the graduation rate at Auburn University?

The graduation rate at Auburn University is 79%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Auburn University a good school?

Auburn University has a Repit College Score of 69/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (B+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Auburn University?

Auburn University has a total enrollment of 33,015 students. Most students (93%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near Auburn University?

Yes! Approximately 50% of students at Auburn University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 16,474 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Auburn area.

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