Auburn University
A good fit for students who want a large campus community and in-state Alabama residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $56,300 within 10 years; strong 82% graduation rate.
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About This School
Auburn University is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama with approximately 26,816 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 46% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $24,323 per year. The graduation rate is 82%, and the typical graduate earns $56,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Auburn University is a public land-grant research university in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 27,900 undergraduate students, over 6,200 graduate students, and a total enrollment of more than 34,100 students with 1,435 faculty members, Auburn is the second-largest university in Alabama. It is one of the state's two flagship public universities. The university is one of 146 U.S. universities classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
This is a strong option for students who want a large, research-active public university with genuine school spirit and solid career outcomes — median earnings of $56,300 at 10 years, paired with relatively modest debt of $17,750 at graduation, is a healthy combination. The 93% freshman retention rate signals that students who enroll tend to stick around and find their footing, and the 79% graduation rate is respectable for a school this size. The 50% acceptance rate makes it accessible, but out-of-state students should look closely at that $23,897 average net price to make sure the aid package is actually bringing costs down to a manageable level.
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Net Price by Family Income
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% 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 (26,816 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.
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