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Auburn, Alabama
| Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn. |
- Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD & Research
- Established 1856
- 30,700 Total Enrolment
- Over 3,000 international students from 85 different countries
- August 2021
departments of study
- College 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
Awards & Recognition
- Best Value CollegeThe Princeton Review 2020
- Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
- #1 in the nation for “Colleges with the Happiest StudentsPrinceton Review 2019
- #1 University in AlabamaU.S. News & World Report 2020
- Best Value College in AlabamaMoney 2019
- #1 for “Students Pack the StadiumPrinceton Review 2019
- 92% of recent graduates say they would choose Auburn again
- Carnegie R1 InstitutionA doctoral university with a “very high research activity” level
- Center of Academic ExcellenceNational Security Agency
University highlights
- For more than 160 years, an Auburn degree has prepared and inspired a new generation of students to be the difference maker in their professions, their communities and beyond. We’re here to ignite your talents, challenge you in ways you never thought possible and provide the tools you need to go out and transform the world.
- As a top-tier Carnegie R1 research university, Auburn is a leader in developing critical answers to real-world challenges. We are committed to excellence through the advancement of national priorities like cyber security, advanced manufacturing, health sciences, sustainable resources and affordable housing.
- Auburn is listed with distinction on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, which annually highlights the meaningful and measureable outcomes of the roles universities play in solving community challenges, and placing more students on a lifelong path of civic engagement.
- Auburn students and alumni are successful in the boardroom and the classroom. An Auburn University education, student experience and mentoring provide the skills and strategies to turn career dreams into realities.
other attributes
- The Auburn Family is ready to welcome you to an unforgettable environment and to guide and support you on your journey. Our strong traditions and school spirit create lasting bonds–this is where you'll make friends for a lifetime. You'll be a member of the Auburn Family, a 233,000-strong, worldwide network of passionate alumni who share the same connection and drive for success.
- For 23 consecutive years, Auburn has been ranked among the best of both public and private universities. Auburn’s outstanding academic offerings and support services will help you reach your full potential as you prepare for the working world.
- Auburn offers more than 140 undergraduate majors, which are housed in 13 colleges and schools. Our graduate school offers a large number of degree programs as well as an accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program.
Location & campus
- Auburn offers everything you need to eat, live, work, and play right on campus. With a multitude of dining and housing choices, you can enjoy the convenience of being close to your classes and the array of activity and fitness options. Plus, Handshake, an employment platform, can help students seeking part-time jobs on- and off-campus.
- Welcome Week, Hey Day, and O-Week are just a few of the annual events that students look forward to. Throughout the year, you'll find movies, yoga, tailgates and more on the Student Center campus green space.
- Auburn wants you to be happy and healthy. Whether you're working out at the Rec & Wellness Center, joining a health and wellness Program or taking advantage of our counseling services, a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle will help you succeed academically, socially, and personally.
- Auburn students have many opportunities to explore and develop leadership skills on campus and in the community. With more than 500 student organizations ranging from the marching band to student government, you are sure to find the right place for you.
location and campus
- Auburn is a small, friendly university town in the rolling hills of east central Alabama, with a population around 60,000.
- It is conveniently located along Interstate 85, less than 60 miles northeast of Alabama’s capital city of Montgomery; about 30 miles northwest of Columbus, Georgia; and 100 miles southwest of Atlanta. Alabama’s Gulf Shores can be reached in less than four hours.
- The City of Auburn and Auburn University share a special relationship, including partnerships such as the Yarbrough Tennis Center and the Auburn Research Park.
- The famed Toomer’s Corner not only marks the spot where the city and university intersect, but it is a widely popular place for the city and university communities alike to gather in celebration.
- Auburn residents overwhelmingly rate the city as a great place to live, work and raise children, but don’t just take their word for it.
- Forbes has consistently ranked Auburn on its lists for Best Places to Retire and Best Small Places for Business and Careers.
- Auburn City Schools has consistently been ranked among the top public school systems in the state and nation.
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