Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
50.47%
SAT Average
1,318
ACT Range
25-31
Auburn University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 50.47%. This means approximately 505 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 25,732 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
50.47%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $12,536 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $33,944 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $34,402 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $23,897 | State avg: $14,203. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 12.26% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 27.01% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Auburn University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$33,944
Room and board
$15,396
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$6,166
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$34,402
Average net price
$23,897
Average aid coverage
31%
$10,505 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Auburn University pays approximately $23,897 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Alabama average of $14,203 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Auburn University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Alabama and national averages.
Auburn University net price
$23,897
Alabama average
$14,203
National average
$17,506
Auburn University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $33,944 and average net price at $23,897. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$33,944
Current net price
$23,897
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
79.21%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$65,337
Undergraduates
25,732
10-Year Median Earnings - Auburn University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Auburn University graduates earn about 1.5x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Auburn University?
Undergraduates
25,732
Completion rate
79.21%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
12.26%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
27.01%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 12.26% of Auburn University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 27.01% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Auburn University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Auburn University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Auburn University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Auburn University is listed at Auburn, Alabama, Auburn, AL 36849. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Auburn University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | 50.47% | $33,944 | $23,897 | $65,337 |
| Columbia Southern University | Not available | $5,808 | $14,975 | $63,534 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | 74.25% | $24,662 | $19,880 | $61,767 |
| Marion Military Institute | 59.17% | $15,538 | $10,137 | $59,644 |
| Birmingham-Southern College | 51.94% | $22,750 | $23,351 | $59,481 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Auburn University's acceptance rate?
Auburn University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 50.47%.
How much is Auburn University tuition?
Auburn University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $33,944.
What is Auburn University's average net price?
Auburn University's average net price in the local dataset is $23,897.
What is Auburn University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $65,337 for Auburn University.
Is Auburn University accredited?
Auburn University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Auburn University?
The local dataset lists 25,732 undergraduate students at Auburn University.
What percentage of Auburn University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Auburn University in the local dataset is 12.26%.
What is the federal loan rate at Auburn University?
The federal loan rate for Auburn University in the local dataset is 27.01%.
Where should I verify Auburn University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Auburn University or the latest official federal education data.