AUBURN UNIVERSITY (AU)
- Auburn, Alabama
- Auburn University, AL 36849
- OPEID College Code: 00100900
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- General Phone: (334) 844-4000
- President: Jay Gogue
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 24,602
- College Alias: AU, Auburn
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Auburn University in Alabama is one of the few educational institutions in the United States that is designated as a land, sea and space grant university. Auburn University offers more than 140 academic degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. With 13 colleges and schools on its campus, Auburn University is one of the largest in the South. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that blends the arts and applied sciences.
Auburn University has nationally-ranked programs in architecture, pharmacy, engineering, veterinary science, and business, among others.
History
Although it is now a large public research university, Auburn University began as a small private liberal arts institution in 1856. The school has had four different names through its history:
- East Alabama Male College (1856-72)
- Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872-99)
- Alabama Polytechnic Institute (1899-1960)
- Auburn University (1960-present)
The school closed from 1861 to 1866 due to the Civil War. Women were first admitted to the previously all-male college in 1892. In 1967, the Auburn Montgomery campus was established.
Academics
The academic calendar for Auburn University follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. There are also two, shorter "mini-sessions" offered in the summer.
Colleges and Schools
- College of Agriculture
- Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
- Graduate School
- James Harrison School of Pharmacy
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- College of Architecture, Design & Construction
- College of Education
- College of Human Sciences
- College of Business
- School of Nursing
- School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
- College of Sciences and Mathematics
- College of Liberal Arts
Student Life
There are more than 300 student groups, clubs and organizations available for involvement at Auburn University. There are also many local chapters of national fraternities and sororities on campus, with a very active Greek Life. Students who choose to get involved will develop teamwork, relationships, leadership, and professional skills. The Office of Student Involvement offers more information about how students can find a group that fits their interests.
Traditions
The school colors for Auburn University are orange and blue, and the mascot is the Tiger. "Aubie" the Tiger promotes Tiger athletics at most sports events, and has been voted the top collegiate mascot in the country several times.
The "war eagle" figures into Auburn University's battle cry at sporting events, but is more of a spirit yell than a mascot.
Athletics
Auburn University's "Tigers" athletic teams compete in more than 19 intercollegiate men and women's sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
In addition to its Main Campus in Auburn, Alabama, Auburn University has the following satellite campuses:
- Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station
- Alabama Cooperative Extension System
- Auburn University at Montgomery
Community Life
The city of Auburn is small, with a friendly college-town feel. It is located in eastern Alabama, roughly 50 miles east of Montgomery and just over 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, Georgia. Residents enjoy mild winters and a generally warm and sunny climate. Auburn is a "bicycle" city, with bike lanes surrounding the university.
Although it is small, Auburn offers a host of recreational activities and entertainment, including many concerts, clubs and sports events within driving distance. There are many golf courses in the area, including the famous Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Chewacla State Park is nearby.
- 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
- Website
- www.auburn.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
- Auburn University - Montgomery (AUM)
Montgomery, AL 36117
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.auburn.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- 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
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,825 | 8,037 | 14,862 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 5,396 (79%) | 6,420 (80%) | 11,816 (80%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,908 (35%) | 2,010 (31%) | 3,918 (33%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 875 | 22% |
| ACT ® Exam | 3,043 | 78% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 520 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 540 | 660 |
| SAT ® Writing | 510 | 620 |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 24 | 30 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 28 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: AU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 29% | 12% | 2% | 52% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,282 | $5,903 | $6,094 | $6,385 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.2% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Number in Default | 122 | 106 | 89 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,864 | 3,148 | 4,751 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $6,972 | $6,500 | $5,834 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,972 | $6,500 | $5,834 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,452 | $18,260 | $16,334 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,972 | $7,968 | $7,466 |
| Other Expenses | $2,446 | $2,398 | $2,350 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,972 | $7,968 | $7,466 |
| Other Expenses | $2,446 | $2,398 | $2,350 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,446 | $2,398 | $2,350 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,490 | $17,966 | $16,750 |
| In-State | $19,490 | $17,966 | $16,750 |
| Out of State | $31,970 | $29,726 | $27,250 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,490 | $17,966 | $16,750 |
| In-State | $19,490 | $17,966 | $16,750 |
| Out of State | $31,970 | $29,726 | $27,250 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $10,518 | $9,998 | $9,284 |
| In-State | $10,518 | $9,998 | $9,284 |
| Out of State | $22,998 | $21,758 | $19,784 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 24,602 Undergraduate: 19,926 Graduate: 4,676
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,590 Female: 12,012
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,294 Female: 9,632
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,296 Female: 2,380
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 20,996 Part-Time: 3,606
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 18,387 Part-Time: 1,539
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,609 Part-Time: 2,067
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 959 | 4% |
| American Indian | 149 | 0.6% |
| Black | 1,928 | 8% |
| Asian | 483 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 517 | 2% |
| White | 20,304 | 83% |
| Unknown | 262 | 1% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 14 | 0.06% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,194 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 8,042 | 33% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,311 | 26% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,303 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 768 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 417 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 387 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 161 | 0.7% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.02% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 6,482 | 4,701 | 1,781 |
| Faculty Status | 1,480 | 1,300 | 180 |
| Tenured Faculty | 874 | 861 | 13 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,921 | - | 1,921 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,343 | 1,184 | 159 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,130 | 991 | 139 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 349 | 344 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 1,977 | 1,640 | 337 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,813 | 1,533 | 1,280 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1,155 | 799 | 356 |
| Skilled Crafts | 223 | 203 | 20 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1,007 | 332 | 675 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,941 (857) | $85,039 (583) | $62,837 (274) |
| Professor | $104,378 (284) | $106,721 (245) | $89,656 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $73,713 (270) | $76,637 (177) | $68,149 (93) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,456 (239) | $66,165 (135) | $57,641 (104) |
| Instructor | $34,666 (58) | $35,121 (24) | $34,345 (34) |
| Lecturer | $51,967 (6) | $45,600 (2) | $55,150 (4) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $109,062 (327) | $114,352 (214) | $99,045 (113) |
| Professor | $128,965 (170) | $131,259 (131) | $121,262 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $92,229 (91) | $92,416 (53) | $91,968 (38) |
| Assistant Professor | $84,597 (57) | $83,917 (26) | $85,167 (31) |
| Instructor | $56,180 (8) | $49,147 (4) | $63,213 (4) |
| Lecturer | $75,000 (1) | - (-) | $75,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,060 (1,184) | $87,328 (797) | $68,152 (387) |
| Professor | $104,805 (454) | $106,956 (376) | $94,436 (78) |
| Associate Professor | $74,154 (361) | $76,401 (230) | $70,208 (131) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,758 (296) | $66,568 (161) | $60,406 (135) |
| Instructor | $36,036 (66) | $35,848 (28) | $36,174 (38) |
| Lecturer | $53,309 (7) | $45,600 (2) | $56,393 (5) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $8,583,459 | $5,133,088 | $3,450,371 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 564 | 306 | 258 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 477 | 261 | 216 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| All Track Combined | 149 | 76 | 73 |
| Football | 121 | 121 | - |
| Golf | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Gymnastics | 19 | - | 19 |
| Soccer | 27 | - | 27 |
| Softball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Swimming and Diving | 60 | 34 | 26 |
| Tennis | 23 | 13 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Equestrian | 40 | - | 40 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $665,637 | $178,092 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $222,170 | $68,461 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 70 | 35 | 35 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track 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 | 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%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 67% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 64% |
| Female | 70% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 61% |
| Black | 43% |
| Asian | 60% |
| Hispanic | 63% |
| White | 70% |
| Unknown | 58% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 37% |
| 5 Years | 61% |
| 6 Years | 67% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
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| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 7 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 13 |
| Liquor Related | 44 | 22 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 18 | 16 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 37 | 42 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 6 |
- Reviewed on: January 07, 2011
Flag Review - Rating:
- good 5
