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Auburn University

Auburn University
50.5%
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01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

12% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Auburn enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$15,396
Total Cost of Attendance$34,919

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $16,681 $66,724
$30-48k $17,627 $70,508
$48-75k $20,558 $82,232
$75-110k $25,808 $103,232
$110k+ $29,547 $118,188

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Auburn University

12.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$21,000
Median Debt at Graduation

Is Auburn University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$65,337
Median Earnings (10yr)
$21,000
Median Debt
3.1x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Auburn University — 3.1x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Auburn University True Cost by Family Income

12% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Auburn enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $16,681 $66,724
$30-48k $17,627 $70,508
$48-75k $20,558 $82,232
$75-110k $25,808 $103,232
$110k+ $29,547 $118,188

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$15,396
Total Cost of Attendance$34,919

Financial Aid & Student Debt

12.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$21,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$54,629
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

Auburn University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Auburn University actually cost per year?
Auburn University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $34,919/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $22,044/yr, a 37% discount off sticker price.
Does Auburn University offer good financial aid?
12% of Auburn University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Auburn University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Auburn University requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at Auburn University?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $16,681/yr at Auburn University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $29,547/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is Auburn University worth the cost?
Auburn University graduates earn a median of $65,337 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $139,676 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Auburn University is not affiliated with DeepColleges.