Colleges in Auburn, Alabama
2 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 2 colleges and universities in Auburn, Alabama (1 Public, 1 Private nonprofit). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 2 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $24,323 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 82.0%, schools that report admissions data accept a median 53% of applicants.
The median net price in Auburn runs about $9,156 higher than the Alabama statewide median of $15,168.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Auburn, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$24,323
After aid
Median grad rate
82.0%
6-year
Median admission rate
53%
Median enrollment
26,816
Undergrad
All colleges in Auburn
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | AL | Public, 4-year | $24,323 | 82.0% | 46% | 26,816 | Complete | |
| Bluefield University - Edward Via College - Auburn Auburn, AL | AL | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | 59% | Not available | Partial |
By institution type
Public (1)
Public colleges in Auburn are state- or locally-funded institutions that typically offer lower in-state tuition and serve a broad mix of residents and commuters.
- Auburn UniversityNet price: $24,323Grad: 82.0%
Private nonprofit (1)
Private nonprofit colleges in Auburn are mission-driven institutions — often religiously affiliated or research-focused — that reinvest tuition into academics and aid rather than distributing profit.
- Bluefield University - Edward Via College - AuburnNet price: Not availableGrad: Not available
Top programs in Auburn
Most-completed programs across Auburn colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Business26.1% of degrees
- Engineering16.3% of degrees
- Biological sciences10.2% of degrees
- Health professions6.1% of degrees
- Communication4.5% of degrees
- Education4.1% of degrees
- Psychology3.6% of degrees
- Family & consumer sci3.5% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Auburn
Q.How many colleges are in Auburn, Alabama?
There are 2 colleges and universities in Auburn, Alabama that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 1 Public, 1 Private nonprofit.
Q.What is the largest college in Auburn?
By undergraduate enrollment, Auburn University is the largest institution in Auburn with roughly 26,816 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in Auburn?
Based on average net price after aid, Auburn University is the most affordable institution in Auburn at $24,323 per year.
Q.Which Auburn college has the highest graduation rate?
Auburn University reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Auburn institutions at 82.0%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Auburn?
The median net price across all 2 colleges in Auburn is $24,323 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Auburn?
Across Auburn colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Business, Engineering, Biological sciences.
Q.Are there community colleges in Auburn?
Yes — Auburn includes 1 public institutions, many of which offer 2-year associate degrees and transfer pathways to 4-year programs.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Auburn that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.