Auburn University at Montgomery
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 2,542 students.
About This School
Auburn University at Montgomery is a public institution located in Montgomery, Alabama with approximately 2,542 undergraduate students enrolled. Auburn University at Montgomery has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,224 per year. The graduation rate is 33%, and the typical graduate earns $38,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is a public university in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Governed by the Auburn University Board of Trustees as a member of the Auburn University system, it was established by an act of the Alabama Legislature in 1967. AUM offers more than 90 programs of study leading to bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees. As of 2018, the university enrolled more than 5,200 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $14,596/year average net price and only $13,119 in median debt at graduation, the cost is genuinely manageable — but a 36% graduation rate and 66% freshman retention signal that a lot of students don't make it to the finish line, which is worth taking seriously. Median earnings of $38,000 a decade out are modest, so if you choose AUM, go in with a clear major and a plan to stay on track, because the environment may not carry you through on its own. Worth considering if you need an affordable, accessible option in Montgomery and are self-motivated — just don't assume the high acceptance rate means it's an easy place to succeed.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,542 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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