by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Auburn University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Auburn University amounted to $12,890 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $34,922. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for added up to $1,874 in-state and $1,874 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,016 | $33,048 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
| Total | $12,890 | $34,922 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Auburn University cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Auburn University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Auburn University is relatively pricey.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Auburn University Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Auburn University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,080 | $30,240 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,392 | $31,176 |
| One Year Ago | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,016 | $33,048 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Auburn has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 2.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $35,939 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.91%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $13,265. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.97%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $35,959.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,265 | $35,959 |
| In 2 Years | $13,651 | $37,027 |
| In 3 Years | $14,048 | $38,126 |
| In 4 Years | $14,457 | $39,258 |
| In 5 Years | $14,878 | $40,424 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $150,370, or about $55,421 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Auburn University, see the Auburn University Financial Aid page.
