2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$23,873
Net Price
71%
Admitted
27%
Enrolled
81%
Graduation Rate
20/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Auburn University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 31,526. In 2021, there were 289 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in Alabama and ranks #170 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
289
Total Enrollment
31,526
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Ranking for Auburn University
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Alabama Rank
Combining ranking factors for 25 schools that offer psychology degrees in Alabama, Auburn University ranks #1.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Auburn University ranks #170.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Auburn University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology and Social Work. At the doctorate level Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology and General Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
| Clinical Psychology | – | 5 | 7 |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 12 | 16 |
| Counseling Psychology | – | 5 | 9 |
| General Psychology | 169 | 13 | 4 |
| Industrial Organizational Psychology | – | 2 | – |
| Social Work | 26 | 21 | – |
| Total Graduates | 195 | 58 | 36 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 27,619 students applied to the Auburn University. The university admitted 71% and 27% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Alabama universities is 7,598. On average, all Alabama institutions admit 76% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Auburn University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 93%. Compared to all Alabama four or more years colleges, the percentage is 71%.
The overall graduation rate for Auburn University is 81%, compared to 47% for all Alabama universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 16%.
Compare AU to Alabama Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Auburn University to the average of all Alabama four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
AU
27,619
Applicants
71%
Percent Admitted
27%
Percent Enrolled
93%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
81%
Graduation Rate
AL Colleges
7,598
Applicants
76%
Percent Admitted
23%
Percent Enrolled
71%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,712 or 86% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 286 or 14% part-time faculty members employed at Auburn University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,443 or 72%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
AU
20 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
86%
Percent Full-Time
14%
Percent Part-Time
72%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
AL Colleges
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
62%
Percent Full-Time
38%
Percent Part-Time
61%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Auburn University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $10,080, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $10,080 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,746.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Auburn University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Auburn University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $14,596 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $6,028 |
| Total Living Expenses | $20,624 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $10,080 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,200 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $31,904 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $10,080 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,746 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $11,826 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Auburn University is $23,873. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Auburn University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $17,866 | $16,701 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $19,064 | $19,313 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $23,468 | $22,379 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $25,389 | $24,989 |
| $110,001 and more | $26,300 | $26,836 |
Compare Auburn University to all Alabama universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
AU
$31,904
Cost to Attend
$9,512
Average Financial Aid
76%
Percent Receiving Aid
$23,873
Net Price
AL Colleges
$27,050
Cost to Attend
$9,900
Average Financial Aid
94%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,183
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,713 or 76%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 14,018 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $9,512.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 14,018 | $9,512 |
| Pell Grants | 3,188 | $4,863 |
| Federal Student Loans | 7,030 | $6,362 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Auburn University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
AU
14,018
Grant or Scholarship Aid
58%
Grants or Scholarships
3,188
Number of Pell Grants
13%
Pell Grants
7,030
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
AL Colleges
3,874
Grant or Scholarship Aid
49%
Grants or Scholarships
1,676
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
2,399
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
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