Facts and Figures
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Founded
Auburn 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.
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Location
Auburn, Alabama
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Size
206 academic buildings, 427 total buildings, 1,841 acres
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Enrollment, 2023-2024 Academic Year
Total: 33,015
Undergraduate: 26,874
Graduate: 5,136
Professional: 1,005
Male: 49%
Female: 51% -
Employees
Total employees: 12,335
Faculty: 1,435 -
Faculty Profile
Faculty with terminal degrees: 78%
Minority faculty: 412
Student/faculty ratio: 20:1 -
Schools and Colleges
- College of Agriculture
- College of Architecture, Design & Construction
- Raymond J. Harbert College of Business
- College of Education
- Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
- College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment
- Graduate School
- College of Human Sciences
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Nursing
- James Harrison College of Pharmacy
- College of Sciences and Mathematics
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- University College
- Honors College
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Majors
There are more than150 majorsfrom which students can choose.
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Student Activities
Auburn students have more than600 clubs and organizationsto choose from.
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School Mascot
For 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 an 11-time UCA National Mascot Champion. Read more aboutAubie's history, accomplishments and more.
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International Presence
Auburn University is committed to preparing our students for today's global economy. TheOffice of International Programssite provides information on the international presence of Auburn University including International Student/Scholar immigration advising, study abroad options, information on initiatives sponsored by the academic units, faculty resources for internationalizing Auburn University, and information on international partners and agreements. With over 2,000 international students, more than 1,900 AU students studying abroad and a truly global faculty, AU provides its students and community with access to a world of opportunity.
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Study Abroad
More than 1,500 Auburn students study abroad each year. Information about ourstudy abroad programsand 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 theAuburn Tigers Web site.
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Alumni
Since opening its doors in 1856, Auburn University has awarded more than 327,000 academic degrees. OurAlumni Associationis one of the strongest in the SEC with more than 36,000 life members.