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Can You Afford Auburn University?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Auburn’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $19,482 & $52,838

Worried about paying the full cost of $52,838 to attend Auburn University? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Alabama, the university offers a discount of 63.1% off tuition and fees. Also, 63.2% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $9,281. Students from low-income families receive an average of $13,196 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Alabama (no aid)

Tuition and fees$11,796
+ Room and board$13,778
+ Other expenses$7,104
Total cost$32,678
Affordability Score (34 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Alabama (with average aid)

Total cost$32,678
- Grants and scholarships$9,281
Net price$23,397
Affordability Score (33 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Alabama

Total cost$32,678
- Grants and scholarships$13,196
Net price$19,482
Affordability Score (34 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$31,956
+ Room and board$13,778
+ Other expenses$7,104
Total cost$52,838
Affordability Score (14 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$52,838
- Grants and scholarships$9,281
Net price$43,557
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$52,838
- Grants and scholarships$13,196
Net price$39,642
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Auburn.

Projected Costs Between $81,767 and $318,447 For a Four Year Degree. Between $40,323 and $155,277 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend Auburn University in 2020 - 2021 was $32,678. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 2.2% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $34,152 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $36,488, for a bachelor degree candidate ($34,913 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $141,245 over the course of four years ($69,065 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $230,598 based on a yearly growth rate of 2.5%. The expected two-year cost is $112,441.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Auburn University

Cost With Interest for Residents of Alabama

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.8%2.2%
Freshman year$20,023$23,749$34,152
Senior year$20,300$23,927$34,913
Total 2-year net price$40,323$47,677$69,065
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$15,362$18,163$26,311
Total monthly payment$464$549$795
Total amount paid$55,685$65,840$95,376
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.8%2.2%
Freshman year$20,023$23,749$34,152
Senior year$20,864$24,288$36,488
Total 4-year net price$81,767$96,071$141,245
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$31,150$36,600$53,809
Total monthly payment$941$1,106$1,625
Total amount paid$112,917$132,671$195,054

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.7%2.5%
Freshman year$41,738$45,068$55,524
Senior year$42,828$45,843$56,917
Total 2-year net price$84,566$90,912$112,441
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$32,217$34,634$42,836
Total monthly payment$973$1,046$1,294
Total amount paid$116,783$125,546$155,277
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.7%2.5%
Freshman year$41,738$45,068$55,524
Senior year$45,092$47,434$59,811
Total 4-year net price$173,604$184,978$230,598
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$66,137$70,470$87,849
Total monthly payment$1,998$2,129$2,654
Total amount paid$239,741$255,447$318,447

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