by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 24,505 undergraduates in 2020, Auburn is a very large, public university located in Auburn, Alabama. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Auburn offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Auburn can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Auburn Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Auburn. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Auburn Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Auburn does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Auburn Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Auburn for Veterans Guide.
Auburn offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Auburn has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 24,505 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 22,458 (91.6%). Part-time attendance was 2,047 (8.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 22,458 | 2,047 | 24,505 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Auburn receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Auburn #438 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Auburn by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Auburn Diversity Guide.
Auburn has a total of 578 student athletes, 315 men and 263 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Auburn University Athletics