Auburn University is located in the East Alabama city of Auburn, Alabama. Auburn is 120 miles southeast of Birmingham, AL; 50 miles northeast of Montgomery, AL, 112 miles southwest of Atlanta, GA, and 30 miles northwest of Columbus, GA
Auburn University’s beautiful campus covers nearly 2,100 acres that includes 429 buildings hosting academics, research, arts, athletics, residential, and social life. There are 32 residence halls, 40+ dining venues located around campus.
Lee County, home to Auburn and Opelika and other interesting towns, is located in east central Alabama directly off Interstate 85 connecting Atlanta and Montgomery. The city of Auburn has a population of approximately 63,973. Auburn and Opelika share the charm of a quaint community and the pluses of a large city. Historic business districts lined with gift shops, eateries and more will keep business travelers occupied in free time while many recreational activities will give families plenty to do. There are eight acclaimed golf courses, more than 190 restaurants and a host of entertainment including museums and educational nature attractions. Auburn/Opelika and the surrounding communities offer antique shopping and a calendar full of special events. In the spring, azaleas and dogwoods add beautiful color to neighborhoods.
For information about the Auburn area, students can visit the Auburn/Opelika Convention and Visitors Bureau homepage at aotourism.com .
Total Enrollment: 30,440
New Freshmen: 4,783
Male Students: 15,420
Female Students: 15,020
Minority Students: 4,258
International Students: 2,955
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 19 to 1
Please visit the O ffice of Institutional Research and Assessment site for further detail regarding current enrollment numbers.
You can find an overview of our history and traditions by visiting the About Auburn University area of our website. For more detailed information about the history of Auburn University, visit the History page of the University website.
Auburn University's student body is comprised of more than 30,000 students. These students hail from all Alabama counties, nearly all 50 states, and close to 100 foreign nations. Auburn's overall minority percentage is approximately 14%. Please visit the Office of Inclusion and Diversity or the Center for Cross Cultural Excellence for more information. The Women's Studies Program since its inception in 1984 has as its central role the teaching and the promotion of research and scholarship about women and gender across the disciplines.
The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment prepares an annual publication called "Factbook" that contain extensive information on all aspects of the University's student population, academic resources, administration, and finance.
To view statistics on the city of Auburn and Lee County, please visit the City of Auburn website .
Any visitor is welcome to join one of the campus tours offered by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. For more information on campus tours, please visit auburn.edu/visit
Many students are either undecided about a major or change their minds about enrollment. In either case, Auburn University offers great resources to help guide students through this process.
First-time freshmen may opt to enter Auburn University as Exploratory. Exploratory students have two semesters to navigate academic and career interests with the support of the staff in the Exploratory Advising Center. They will take a First Year Seminar taught by their academic advisor and career counselor during which they will engage in hands-on activities and experiences to assist them in choosing their major. Need additional information, please visit https://exploratory.auburn.edu/eac/.
In addition, the AU Career Center can assist you in exploring majors and developing an academic plan to fit your career goals.
Auburn endorses the principle that students of superior academic backgrounds should have opportunities to be placed in programs suited to their abilities. Advanced placement and credit may be earned at Auburn through the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEE), ACT and SAT scores, the International Baccalaureate (IB) and proficiency exams administered by the appropriate academic department. Note: Auburn University does not accept CLEP credit.
For more information, consult this page: AP, IB, and CLEP Information
You will be assigned an academic advisor when you are admitted to Auburn. You will have the opportunity to meet your advisor during Camp War Eagle.
Yes. Entering freshmen who demonstrate the potential for academic excellence are eligible to apply for admission to The Honors College . Applications are mailed to qualified students two weeks after they have been accepted for admission to Auburn University. Applications will mail through the end of December and are due from entering freshman no later than January 4.
Students may be enrolled in any College or School of the University that has undergraduate programs. The selection of freshmen is based on ACT/SAT scores (29/1330 minimum), high school grade point average (3.85 minimum), the submission of an essay, and a record of leadership and service.
Students already enrolled at Auburn who have a 3.4 unadjusted GPA may also be considered for admission. Qualified students should contact The Honors College.
Auburn University offers a wide variety of study abroad opportunities for its students. Each year, more than 1,350 students study for credit in nations around the world.
Please contact the Study Abroad Office at the Office of International Programs , 228 Foy Hall, to talk with staff and search through the SA Resource Area which houses information on hundreds of opportunities abroad.
Academic Achievement
Your high school transcript will be the primary criteria for determining academic preparedness. Each freshman applicant must complete the following core curriculum requirements by the end of their high school senior year:
In addition to evaluating core classes, Auburn will consider high school grade point average (GPA), ACT and/or SAT scores, and high school rigor.
Transcript evaluation utilizes a 4.0 scale. (A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points, D= 1 point, F = 0 points).
In addition to the minimum requirements, we select our freshman class through an evaluation that includes a holistic review of your academic performance. Some of the factors included in our review include:
We encourage any student interested in attending Auburn to complete the application process. We expect our students to be adequately prepared to succeed academically at Auburn as evidenced by their admissions test scores, high-school grades and educational preparation. All interested students will be considered on an individual basis.
July 1‒ Application available online for Spring semester
August 1‒ Application available online for Summer/Fall semesters
Application Deadlines
November 1 ‒ Spring
Mid-September -- Summer/Fall Early Action
Mid-October -- Summer/Fall Early Action
Mid-November -- Summer/Fall Early Action
December 1 -- Summer/Fall Early Action
February 1 -- Summer/Fall
Deposit Deadlines
December 1 ‒ Spring
May 1 ‒ Summer/ Fall
Completed admission application file includes:
July 1 ‒ Application available online for Spring semester
August 1 ‒ Application available online for Summer/Fall semesters
Application Deadlines
Deposit Deadlines
Deposits will be closed each deadline.
Completed admission application file includes:
If you have completed less than 24 semester hours/48 quarter hours, the following are required in addition to the items listed above for transfer students:
Official test scores must be sent to Auburn directly from the testing agency.
We will no longer accept test scores posted on high school transcripts.
JE – Dual Enrollment
Dual enrolled students are seeking joint (simultaneous) enrollment at Auburn University and their high school. Such students wish to take college courses while still enrolled in and attending high school. If attending Auburn University as a dual enrolled student, the student must also submit a regular freshman admission application following completion of their junior year of high school, in addition to the dual enrollment admission application.
EA – Early Admission
These are students who have met all the high school graduation requirements and wish to begin their college career early starting in the spring term. The Early Admission application is available using the spring application link.
As a dual enrollment student, you will be considered for freshman scholarships as long as the college level course work is completed prior to high school graduation (receiving your high school diploma). You must submit the regular freshman admission application at the end of your junior year, prior to the December 1 early action deadline, even if your dual enrollment course work was completed at Auburn University. You should complete the scholarship application through the Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM) by February 1 to receive scholarship consideration.
Once you are accepted to Auburn University, as an early admission student, you will be considered for freshman scholarships awarded the fall semester following their early admission enrollment.
Freshman
Tradition Freshmen applicants admission decisions will be based on a submitted application, High school GPA and ACT and/or SAT Scores.
Test-optional applicants admission decisions will be based on a submitted application, high school GPA and high school rigor. Each application is given personal consideration. A successful applicant will demonstrate his or her potential for success by their academic record and grades.
Transfer
Transfer applicants must provide official transcripts from each college attended, including any at which the applicant enrolled while in high school. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale on all college work attempted and eligibility to re-enter the institution last attended are required to be considered for transfer admission. Transfer applicants who were not eligible for admission to Auburn when they graduated from high school must present a minimum of 24 semester hours of college credit. All transfer students who have attempted 24 semester hours of college work must have earned a cumulative 2.5 GPA in at least 30 quarter hours, or 20 semester hours, of standard academic courses as required in Auburn University’s Core Curriculum, in addition to the overall 2.5 cumulative average.
These 30 quarter hours, or 20 semester hours, must include at least one course in each of the following areas:
Each transfer applicant who has less than 24 hours, must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative transfer GPA on course work completed (if any at this point of application) and meet the requirements to be accepted as a freshman. Admission of transfer students to the University is contingent on availability of space.
International Applications
International students should first send all of their academic credentials to a professional credentials evaluation agency for evaluation. If they appear qualified and show promise of success in their chosen fields of study, they will be asked to make formal application, which must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $60. If applicants present satisfactory academic credentials, test results, and evidence that they have sufficient funds to meet their college expenses (there is no financial assistance for undergraduate international students), they will then be sent an acceptance and the form I-20, the authorization for a student visa. International students are required to purchase the university student insurance plan or provide evidence of equivalent coverage. This mandatory health insurance may be purchased upon arrival in the U.S.
Auditor Applications
Auditing of courses is restricted, but when faculty and facilities are available, individuals who do not seek admission for course credit may audit a lecture course or the lecture portion of a course upon approval of the dean and the head of the department. A formal application must be filed. Auditors must register and pay appropriate fees.
Unclassified Applications
Admission to most undergraduate programs as an Unclassified Student may be granted on the basis of the bachelor’s degree from an accredited college. Unclassified students must submit an official four year college degree verification printed on the transcript from graduating university or college.
Auburn will release freshman decisions in rounds. Early Action Decision rounds will be released in mid-October, mid-November, mid-December and early February. The final regular decision will be released in early March.
All application files must be complete by February 1 for admission consideration. However, if the freshman class has reached capacity as of this date, students may be waitlisted for admission. Students planning to apply for scholarships must complete the admission application and submit all required materials by December 1 in order to meet the scholarship application deadline. Students must complete the scholarship application through the Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM) to receive scholarship consideration by February 1.
Freshmen and Transfer - Spring Term
November 1 - Application priority filing date for all students applying for spring term. This is the priority date for submitting the completed admission application and application fee. Required documents are due by November 15.
December 1 (or 15 days after acceptance) - Deposit deadline for all accepted students for the spring term to confirm their decision to attend Auburn University. The $250.00 enrollment deposit is non-refundable.
Freshmen - Summer and Fall Term
November - Scholarship Application Available
February 1 - Application for admission deadline. All application materials must be received by this date for consideration for admission.
February 1 - Financial Aid and Scholarship Priority Deadline
May 1 - Deposit deadline for all accepted freshman students for summer and fall terms to secure a place in the freshman class. The $250.00 enrollment deposit is non-refundable.
Transfer - Summer Term
May 1 - Application priority filing date for all transfer students applying for summer term. This is the priority date for submitting the completed transfer admission application and application fee. Required documents are due by May 15. Must deposit no later than June 1 or 15 days from acceptance.
Transfer - Fall Term
July 1 - Application priority filing date for all transfer students applying for fall term. This is the priority date for submitting the completed transfer admission application and application fee. Required documents are due by July 15.
August 1 (or 15 days after acceptance) - Deposit deadline for all accepted transfer students for the fall term to confirm their decision to attend Auburn University. The $250.00 enrollment deposit is non-refundable.