FoundedAuburn University was established in 1856 as the East Alabama Male College, 20 years after the city of Auburn's founding. In 1872, under the Morrill Act, the school became the first land-grant college in the South and was renamed the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. In 1899 the name again was changed, to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Finally, in 1960 the name of the school was changed to Auburn University, a title more in keeping with its location, and expressing the varied academic programs and larger curriculum of a major university.
LocationAuburn, Alabama
Size206 academic buildings, 427 total buildings, 1,841 acres
TuitionInformation about Auburn University tuition can be found on the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment's Web site.
Enrollment, 2020-2021 Academic YearTotal: 30,737
Undergraduate: 24,505
Graduate: 5,132
Professional: 1,100
Male: 50%
Female: 50%
EmployeesFaculty: 1,426
Administrative/Professional: 2,446
Staff:1,454
Total Full-Time: 5,326
Faculty ProfileFaculty with terminal degree: 78%
Full-time faculty: 1,426
Minority faculty: 289
Student/faculty ratio: 20:1
Schools and CollegesCollege of Agriculture
College of Architecture, Design & Construction
Raymond J. Harbert College of Business
College of Education
Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
Graduate School
College of Human Sciences
College of Liberal Arts
School of Nursing
James Harrison School of Pharmacy
College of Sciences and Mathematics
College of Veterinary Medicine
University College
Honors College
MajorsThere are more than 150 majors from which students can choose.
School MascotFor more than 30 years, mischievous and lovable tiger Aubie has represented the university at events ranging from football games to grand openings and everything in between. Aubie is a nine time UCA National Mascot Champion. Read more about Aubie's history, accomplishments and more.
Rankings and AccomplishmentsA listing of the "First, Few, Only and Unusual" accomplishments.
International PresenceAuburn University is committed to preparing our students for today's global economy. The Office of International Programs site provides information on the international presence of Auburn University such as the Office of International Education, which provides International Student/Scholar immigration advising, study abroad options, information on initiatives sponsored by the academic units, and international admissions for undergraduate and graduate students. With over 2,000 international students, more than 1,300 AU students studying abroad and a truly global faculty, AU provides its students and community with access to a world of opportunity.
Study AbroadMore than 1,300 Auburn students study abroad each year. Information about our study abroad programs and how to begin your study abroad experience is available.
Auburn's athletic teams compete in the Southeastern Conference. Find out more about the Tigers by visiting the Auburn Tigers Web site.
AlumniSince opening its doors in 1856, Auburn University has awarded more than 300,000 academic degrees. Our Alumni Association is one of the strongest in the SEC with 45,000 members.