Auburn University

Auburn, AL

A large public university in eastern Alabama with a devoted campus culture built around football Saturdays, the Auburn Creed, and the phrase "War Eagle." Strong programs in engineering, business, and veterinary medicine sit alongside a big Greek life scene and an SEC athletics culture that dominates the social calendar in a genuinely close-knit small town.

44%

Acceptance rate

1160–1360

SAT range

24–31

ACT range

26,000

Undergrads

$11,844/yr

In-state tuition

$31,532/yr

Out-of-state tuition

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