Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $34,919. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Alabama residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $12,890 | $34,922 |
| Housing & meals | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $6,166 | $6,166 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$733 | −$733 |
| Total cost of attendance | $34,919 | $56,951 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Auburn University net price compared with other Alabama colleges
Auburn University has the 21st-lowest average net price of 24 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Spring Hill College | $20,449 | 52% | $51,500 |
| 17 | Faulkner University | $22,085 | 37% | $43,457 |
| 18 | University of Mobile | $22,382 | 57% | $43,611 |
| 19 | The University of Alabama | $22,420 | 73% | $59,221 |
| 20 | Huntingdon College | $22,566 | 48% | $49,601 |
| 21 | Auburn University | $24,323 | 82% | $65,337 |
| 22 | Oakwood University | $25,669 | 45% | $42,488 |
| 23 | Samford University | $32,622 | 77% | $58,469 |
| 24 | Tuskegee University | $35,013 | 55% | $49,641 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Alabama colleges →
Why Auburn University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | 46% | $24,323 | 82% | $65,337 | This school |
| The University of Alabama | 77% | $22,420 | 73% | $59,221 | |
| University of Montevallo | 54% | $17,683 | 54% | $42,957 | |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | 69% | $18,796 | 64% | $61,767 | |
| University of West Alabama | 43% | $12,684 | 35% | $44,232 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Auburn University would cost you $1,903 more per year than The University of Alabama, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Auburn University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$710).
- The University of Alabama gives aided families $366 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Alabama resident | Auburn University | The University of Alabama | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $12,890 | $12,180 | +$710 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $800 | +$400 |
| Housing & meals | $15,396 | $14,840 | +$556 |
| Personal & travel | $6,166 | $5,842 | +$324 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$733 | −$280 | −$453 |
| Sticker price | $34,919 | $33,382 | +$1,537 |
| Average grants | −$10,596 | −$10,962 | +$366 |
| You pay | $24,323 | $22,420 | +$1,903 |
“+” means Auburn University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Auburn University cost questions
How much is tuition at Auburn University?
Tuition and fees are $12,890 a year for Alabama residents and $34,922 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Auburn University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $34,919 a year for Alabama residents living on campus and about $56,951 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Auburn University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $24,323 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $16,681; $48–75k pay $20,558; $110k+ pay $29,547. These figures are for Alabama residents.
How much debt do Auburn University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,750, and 2.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Auburn University overview