Auburn University

Overview of Auburn University

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Whether students choose a bachelor's degree in the Harbert College of Business, the College of Education, or the College of Liberal arts, Auburn's high standards for academic excellence ensure that they all receive the best college education possible.

While Auburn is world-famous for its football and other varsity sports, the remaining student body is never found lacking an opportunity to exercise, compete, or explore an extra-curricular interest. Campus life includes Greek organizations, club sports, intramural activities, and a full range of outdoor activities for any interest. Students can thus find fellowship and fun whether in the aquatic center, on the climbing wall, or playing ultimate frisbee, among many other opportunities for fun and recreation. If that weren't enough, Auburn's campus hosts over 570 student organizations.

Top Rankings For Auburn University

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Admissions

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Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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Auburn is a public university which focuses on educating students from Alabama, who enjoy lower tuition costs. The overall net price of an Auburn education is just under $24,000 per year when both in-state and out-of-state students are counted. Lower income students see their net cost go a bit lower, to $18,000 while families that earn over $110,000 face net costs of $27,000.

These net costs are down from the official total cost which is $32,000 for in-state students and $52,000 for out-of-state scholars. Since the cost of living in the town of Auburn is quite low, there is little or no difference in cost between students that live on campus versus those who find apartments. Costs are otherwise defrayed by Pell Grants, other federal grants, student loans, and a myriad of other institutional grants and scholarships.

In fact, students who receive Pell Grants get an average of $4,800 and federal grant recipients receive around $5,000. State/local or other government scholarships help out with another $4,000 and institutional grants and scholarships pitch in an average of $8,500. Students can still lower their costs by competing for any other scholarships they find.

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Academics

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Auburn is one of the best academic institutions in Alabama, if not the South. Its reputation for scholarly research and outstanding curriculum is rivaled only by its athletic teams, which thrill students every season. Indeed, Auburn University's academic prowess is borne out by its retention rates, graduation numbers, and student-to-faculty ratio.

The retention rate is a number that describes the number of first-year students who return to campus for a second year. It's assumed that students return who are pleased with the quality of the school's academics, resources, and overall campus life. In fact, Auburn boasts a retention rate of 90% for full-time students returning, while 75% of its part-time students return for a second year.

This high first-year student retention is matched by the graduation rate, which is 79%. Given that 13% transfer to other institutions, including the campus in Montgomery, Auburn does a terrific job of fostering academic ambition and strength. This is, in part, due to the favorable student-to-faculty ratio.

Though Auburn has nearly 25,000 students, class sizes remain at a reasonable size. In fact, the University boasts a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. At Auburn, students are able to access their instructors for questions, comments, and overall academic enrichment.

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Outcome & Salary

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After graduation, Auburn students go on to do great things for the state of Alabama, and the world at large. They also do well for themselves. Auburn's highest earning bachelor's degree recipients enter the working world earning over $73,000 before bonuses and other compensation. At the lower end of the top ten highest earning degrees, computer and information sciences degree holders earn a commendable $52,000 before other compensation is factored in. The remaining top earners represent degrees in engineering and nursing.

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