Auburn University

Overview

Auburn University is a public university with land-, sea-, and space-grant designations, offering robust academic and research programs in engineering, agriculture, natural resources, life sciences, and physical sciences, along with doctoral and professional programs in fields such as architecture, business, education, forestry, human sciences, nursing, pharmacy, mathematics, and veterinary medicine. Ranked among the top 50 public universities in the U.S. for 20 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, Auburn is committed to providing students with opportunities for success and enriching educational experiences both inside and outside the classroom. Beyond its campus, Auburn plays a crucial role in supporting Alabama’s agricultural, construction, and manufacturing sectors, while also serving as a key contributor to the state’s growing aerospace, automotive, microelectronics, and wireless technology industries. In 2014, Auburn’s economic impact on Alabama was valued at $5.1 billion, including $1.9 billion in direct contributions to the economy – a 7-to-1 return on the state’s investment in the university – and an additional $3.2 billion impact from alumni earning power.