by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Auburn University charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. In this Auburn cost report, you'll find:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Auburn University for the 2020-2021 academic year was $31,986 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $11,826 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $30,240 | $1,746 | $31,986 |
| In-State | $10,080 | $1,746 | $11,826 |
Auburn University tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. At $31,986 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Auburn University was high when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from Alabama pay an average of $11,826 a year to attend Auburn, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how Auburn compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Auburn University Financial Aid.
In-state Auburn tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 1.61% over the past five years. Alabama residents may pay an estimated $12,209 this school year.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at Auburn would be $24,613, and $50,023 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 1.58%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $33,003 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $66,527 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Auburn, and $135,170 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Auburn.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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