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Auburn University at Montgomery is a coeducational public university located in Montgomery, Alabama. This branch campus of Auburn University was founded by an act of the Alabama Legislature in 1967. The university offers programs of study leading to bachelors, masters, and specialist degrees in liberal arts, business, education, nursing and science. It is comprised of the following academic schools:
AUM competes in a variety of sports, including both men’s and women’s basketball, soccer and tennis. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Senators. AUM's tennis team won the NAIA National Championship in 2004.
Auburn is located in Montgomery, AL (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Auburn is the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in science, business and management, and security and law enforcement.
Auburn does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Auburn had 5,138 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Auburn values student athletics, and belongs to the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Auburn University Montgomery
7440 East Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117-3596
General Phone: (334) 244-3000
http://www.aum.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 289 | business, accounting, MIS, finance, marketing, business management, human resources, managerial economics |
| Education and Teaching | 192 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling, educational administration |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 94 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 80 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, foreign language and literature, sociology, history, Spanish language, German language, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 74 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 64 | biology, physical sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 53 | psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 28 | public administration |
| Media | 27 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Auburn in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 678 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 214 | 11 |
| Post-master's certificate | 28 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Auburn had a total enrollment of 5,138 students (4,235 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 32% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 96% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 64 % |
Auburn offers campus housing for 673 of its 4,235 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Montgomery, 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 | 1,621 | 1,470 | 91% | 766 | 52% |
| Men | 624 | 573 | 92% | 323 | 56% |
| Women | 997 | 897 | 90% | 443 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| 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 | $ 5,580 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,200 |
| Room and board | $ 5,025 |
| Room charge | $ 3,420 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,760 |
Financial Aid:
Auburn participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 831000)
Auburn has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 9 | $100,827 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $98,968 | 4 | $87,228 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $65,037 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $98,462 | 9 | $76,694 |
*: 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 | 26 | $80,865 | 11 | $73,121 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $71,135 | 18 | $60,227 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $52,785 | 30 | $52,740 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $40,352 | 6 | $44,376 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $67,300 | 65 | $57,490 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Baseball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 99 | 62 | 161 |
| Basketball | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 51 | 47 | 98 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Auburn Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% |  |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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