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Auburn University (AU)
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- Auburn, AL 36849
- OPEID College Code: 00100900
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- General Phone: (334) 844-4000
- President: Jay Gogue
- Website: www.auburn.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 24,137
- College Alias: AU, Auburn
- College Mascot: Tigers

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - AU Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.auburn.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 7,943 | 9,745 | 17,688 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 5,379 (68%) | 6,821 (70%) | 12,200 (69%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,968 (37%) | 2,223 (33%) | 4,191 (34%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,074 | 26% |
| ACT ® Exam | 3,117 | 74% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 500 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 520 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: AU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 57%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 31% | 13% | 4% | 30% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,698 | $4,438 | $5,382 | $5,338 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| Number in Default | 89 | 88 | 110 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,751 | 4,562 | 3,258 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,834 | $5,496 | $5,278 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,334 | $15,496 | $14,878 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,466 | $7,564 | $7,232 |
| Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,304 | $2,054 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,466 | $7,564 | $6,952 |
| Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,484 | $2,504 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,484 | $2,054 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,750 | $16,464 | $15,564 |
| Out of State | $27,250 | $26,464 | $25,164 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,750 | $16,644 | $15,734 |
| Out of State | $27,250 | $26,644 | $25,334 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,284 | $8,900 | $8,332 |
| Out of State | $19,784 | $18,900 | $17,932 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Pharmacy School | $13,910 | $24,410 |
| Veterinary School | $10,374 | $30,434 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 24,137 Undergraduate: 19,812 Graduate: 3,375 Professional: 950
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,256 Female: 11,881
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,126 Female: 9,686
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,813 Female: 1,562
- Professional Gender Male: 317 Female: 633
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 20,542 Part-Time: 3,595
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 18,148 Part-Time: 1,664
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,564 Part-Time: 1,811
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 830 Part-Time: 120
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 843 | 3% |
| American Indian | 147 | 0.6% |
| Black | 2,096 | 9% |
| Asian | 435 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 469 | 2% |
| White | 19,848 | 82% |
| Unknown | 299 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 263 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 7,760 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,734 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,906 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,919 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 683 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 392 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 336 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 138 | 0.6% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.02% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | - |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 5,670 | 4,570 | 1,100 |
| Faculty Status | 1,444 | 1,283 | 161 |
| Tenured Faculty | 880 | 879 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,756 | - | 1,756 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,286 | 1,132 | 154 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 324 | 320 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 1,830 | 1,599 | 231 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,230 | 1,519 | 711 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1,030 | 750 | 280 |
| Skilled Crafts | 223 | 204 | 19 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 664 | 377 | 287 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,212 (841) | $84,954 (593) | $62,091 (248) |
| Professor | $103,414 (304) | $105,580 (265) | $88,696 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $73,403 (251) | $75,996 (165) | $68,427 (86) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,801 (198) | $68,133 (120) | $57,137 (78) |
| Instructor | $34,346 (73) | $35,274 (33) | $33,581 (40) |
| Lecturer | $51,647 (15) | $51,991 (10) | $50,960 (5) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $114,659 (291) | $117,199 (214) | $107,601 (77) |
| Professor | $131,997 (170) | $132,771 (137) | $128,785 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $95,657 (83) | $95,088 (54) | $96,716 (29) |
| Assistant Professor | $81,940 (32) | $79,217 (20) | $86,479 (12) |
| Instructor | $56,609 (4) | $33,587 (1) | $64,283 (3) |
| Lecturer | $69,115 (2) | $69,115 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,223 (1,132) | $87,855 (807) | $68,239 (325) |
| Professor | $105,058 (474) | $106,620 (402) | $96,339 (72) |
| Associate Professor | $74,611 (334) | $76,441 (219) | $71,127 (115) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,252 (230) | $67,659 (140) | $58,953 (90) |
| Instructor | $34,968 (77) | $35,045 (34) | $34,908 (43) |
| Lecturer | $52,224 (17) | $52,751 (12) | $50,960 (5) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $6,973,390 | $4,005,513 | $2,967,877 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 564 | 311 | 253 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 479 | 268 | 211 |
| Baseball | 38 | 38 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 18 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 157 | 82 | 75 |
| Football | 120 | 120 | - |
| Golf | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Gymnastics | 18 | - | 18 |
| Soccer | 25 | - | 25 |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 54 | 29 | 25 |
| Tennis | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Equestrian | 39 | - | 39 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $645,125 | $146,247 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $134,773 | $57,494 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 71 | 36 | 35 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Equestrian | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 86%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 63% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 61% |
| Female | 66% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 46% |
| Black | 44% |
| Asian | 48% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| White | 66% |
| Unknown | 80% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 34% |
| 5 Years | 58% |
| 6 Years | 63% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 13 | 8 |
| Liquor Related | 22 | 14 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 7 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | - | 3 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 42 | 51 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 8 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 16 | 27 |
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