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Auburn University

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46%

Acceptance Rate

26,816

Total Students

$35k

Sticker Price

82%

Grad Rate

$65k

Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

46%

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Acceptance Rate

Tests Required

46% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT Range1260–1390

ACT Range26–31

GPA Avg3.6

payments$50 application fee

groups26,816 students enrolled

schoolPublic · City: Small

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46% acceptance rate. Compare your scores against admitted students — is this a Match, Reach, or Safety for you?

💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$34,922

Net Price

Not reported

$21,000Avg Debt

≈ $175/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$65,337/yr

Debt-to-income ratio32% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

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💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate82%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate95%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$65k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

21:1

Faculty Ratio

Large classes

26.8k

Students

Large

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🏆How Does It Stack Up?

#102

US News

Top 150

#61

Forbes

Top 100

Deal Score65

Good Value

diversity_117% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance13% Pell Grant Recipients

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156Days

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Early Decision deadline is Nov 1, 2026

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Auburn University is a public institution located in Auburn, AL. With approximately 26,816 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

65.30

/ 100

Good Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

21:1

Test Score Ranges

1325

SAT

3.6

GPA

Class Sizes

Medium

based on faculty ratio

Application Deadline

02/01/2026

via Common Application

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$34,922

Room & Board$16,626

Avg Grad Debt$21,000

Popular Majors

Chemical Engineering$82k/yr

Computer Engineering$80k/yr

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$79k/yr

Architectural Engineering$77k/yr

Mechanical Engineering$74k/yr

Computer and Information Sciences, General$72k/yr

How to Apply

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$50 fee

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"Auburn University offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

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Auburn University
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Funding

Federal + Private

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