by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Auburn degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Auburn measures up.
Auburn is ranked #2,166 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Alabama, it ranks #46 of 51 for value.
These Auburn majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business Technology | #2 of 2 |
| Other Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | #2 of 2 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Other) | #2 of 2 |
| Child and Family Studies | #2 of 2 |
| Apparel & Textile Marketing Management | #7 of 10 |
| Natural Resource Recreation & Tourism | #7 of 7 |
| Poultry Science | #8 of 8 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | #11 of 14 |
| Biological Engineering | #11 of 14 |
| Engineering | #11 of 14 |
Below is the detailed Auburn value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Auburn University is ranked #1 out of #56 in Alabama for quality and #46 out of #51 for Alabama value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Auburn financial aid page to be sure.
Auburn University is ranked #2,166 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Auburn University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Auburn costs about $28,149. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $112,595 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $34,950 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $24,323 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $28,149 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $112,595 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Auburn net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Auburn degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $139,800 | — | — |
| All Students | $112,595 | #2,166 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,292 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $139,800 | — | — |
| All Students | $112,595 | #46 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,292 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Auburn shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16,332 |
| $30K–$48K | $17,633 |
| $48K–$75K | $21,834 |
| $75K–$110K | $26,957 |
| Over $110K | $29,310 |
About 64% of Auburn undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,920 per year. Get more details on the Auburn financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Auburn net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.