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Auburn University's main campus is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, with over 23,000 students. It is the largest university in Alabama. It offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.
In U.S. News & World Report’s issue of America’s Best Colleges 2006, AU was ranked 39th among public universities nationwide. AU was ranked as “Best Value” by the Princeton Review. Money Magazine and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance rank AU as top university in the state of Alabama for educational value. It is also known for its rocket science program, as six of its graduates are NASA astronauts, and two AU alumni were also the past directors for the Kennedy Space Center.
The sports teams of Auburn are nicknamed the ‘Tigers.’ Auburn's athletic teams compete in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), one of the most competitive athletic conferences in America.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to engineering and landscaping and horticulture.
Auburn does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 520 to 620. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 550 or more.
Auburn offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, Auburn had 24,137 enrolled students.
Student athletes at the school belong to the Southeastern Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Auburn University Main Campus
Auburn, Alabama
Auburn University, AL 36849
General Phone: (334) 844-4000
http://www.auburn.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,102 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, logistics, international business, human resources, managerial economics, ... |
| Engineering | 645 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, various engineering courses, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 597 | physical education teaching, special education, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, teacher ed, secondary teaching, technical teaching, school counseling, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 482 | political science, speech and rhetoric, English, history, sociology, Spanish language, anthropology, geography, ... |
| Science | 317 | biology, zoology, bacteriology, chemistry, geology, physics, marine biology, molecular biology |
| Medicine | 232 | pharmacy, veterinary medicine, veterinary sciences, pharmaceutics and drug design |
| Therapy and Counseling | 197 | psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 157 | human development and family studies, public administration, social work |
| Architecture and Planning | 140 | architecture, environmental design, urban planning, interior architecture, landscape architecture |
| Media | 135 | public relations, radio and television, journalism |
| Design | 110 | industrial design, design and visual communication, interior design |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 109 | horticultural science, various plant science courses |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 95 | criminology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 95 | audiology and speech pathology, clinical and medical lab science, clinical lab tech |
| Construction Trades | 87 | apparel and textile marketing |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 81 | registered nursing |
| Animal Science and Care | 78 | animal science, poultry science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 74 | wildlife management, forest sciences, forestry courses, environmental science, conservation |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 62 | aquaculture, agricultural economics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 59 | computer engineering, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 38 | mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 38 | nutrition sciences |
| Hospitality | 36 | hospitality administration |
| Fine Arts | 27 | fine arts |
| Medical Administration | 20 | health care administration |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 14 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 13 | philosophy |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Auburn in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,763 | 91 |
| Master's degree | 849 | 57 |
| First-professional degree | 215 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 205 | 37 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Auburn had a total enrollment of 24,137 students (21,777 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Auburn offers campus housing for 2,780 of its 21,777 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Auburn, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17,068 | 12,085 | 71% | 3,984 | 33% |
| Men | 7,816 | 5,398 | 69% | 1,928 | 36% |
| Women | 9,252 | 6,687 | 72% | 2,056 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 650 |
| SAT Writing | 520 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 24% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 76% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,260 |
| Room and board | $ 7,968 |
| Room charge | $ 3,480 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,488 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,398 |
Financial Aid:
Auburn participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 100900)
Auburn has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 606 | 185 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 163 | 118 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 48 | 56 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 137 | $131,862 | 33 | $128,531 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 50 | $92,331 | 27 | $95,003 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 21 | $78,599 | 14 | $88,191 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $52,023 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 210 | $116,218 | 79 | $105,081 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 245 | $107,104 | 41 | $89,318 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 178 | $76,061 | 87 | $67,837 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 138 | $66,035 | 101 | $57,986 |
| Instructor | academic year | 38 | $34,484 | 46 | $33,702 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $54,500 | 5 | $48,810 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 607 | $83,424 | 280 | $61,481 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southeastern Conference |
| Basketball | Southeastern Conference |
| Baseball | Southeastern Conference |
| Track | Southeastern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 213 | 162 | 375 |
| Football | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Track | 26 | 25 | 51 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 56 | 124 | 180 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
Aquaculture
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Poultry Science
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Environmental Design/Architecture
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Forest Sciences and Biology
Forestry, Other
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Industrial Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Architectural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Textile Sciences and Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
Plant Sciences, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
MEDICINE
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Auburn Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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