Auburn University at Montgomery

Auburn University at Montgomery: Academics, Admissions & Tuition

Learn about Auburn University at Montgomery. Read about its admission requirements, financial aid, and degree programs to make an informed education decision.

About Auburn University at Montgomery

Auburn University at Montgomery (Auburn Montgomery) is a 4-year public university that was established in 1967. Auburn Montgomery is Auburn University's metropolitan campus. The campus, which encompasses 500 acres, is located roughly 7 miles from downtown Montgomery, Alabama. U.S. News and World Report's 'Best Colleges 2013' ranks Auburn University at Montgomery number 74 among regional universities in the South.

Academics

Auburn University at Montgomery is composed of 5 schools: the School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Liberal Arts, the School of Nursing, and the School of Sciences. These schools offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, including Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Education, and Master of Science degrees.

The campus features one library, and the university offers both online and hybrid courses. Auburn University at Montgomery has student exchange agreements with schools in China and Korea. International students at Auburn Montgomery come from 42 different countries. The student population in 2011 was 5,305, of which 4,403 were undergraduates, and 902 were graduate students.

Admissions

Admission requirements for Auburn University at Montgomery are a high school GPA of 2.3 or higher and an SAT composite score of 860, excluding writing, or an ACT composite score of 18. To apply for admission, aspiring undergraduate students need to submit an online application, official transcripts, and SAT or ACT scores. Graduate admission requirements vary by department.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition and fees at Auburn University at Montgomery cost $7,580 per year for Alabama residents and $21,440 for out-of-state students in 2011-2012. Books and supplies were estimated at $1,000, and on-campus room and board costs were $3,970. In addition to the standard financial aid available for students who apply through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, Auburn Montgomery offers several institutional scholarships, including Chancellor's scholarships, Warhawk scholarships, achievement scholarships, recognition scholarships, and valedictorian scholarships.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY QUICK FACTS
School Type	4-year, public*
Degrees Offered	Bachelor's, master's*
Religious Affiliation	None*
Academic Calendar	Semesters**
School Setting	Midsize city*
Student Body	5,305 in 2011*
Student Housing	Residence halls and apartments***
ACADEMICS
Schools	5 schools ***
Student-Faculty Ratio	16:1*
Most Popular Fields of Study by Degree Level (Number of Recipients)	In 2011: Undergraduate: registered nursing (98), biology/biological sciences (57), accounting (47) Graduate: business/commerce (90), secondary education/teaching (44)*
Undergraduate Graduation Rates	11% in 4 years, 28% in 6 years, 32% in 8 years for students who started in 2003*
ADMISSIONS
Admission Rate	74% in 2011**
Entering Class Size	930 in 2011**
First-Year Retention Rates	33% full-time, 16% part-time in 2011*
Application Due Date	August 1 for fall admission**
TUITION & FINANCIAL AID
Tuition and Fees (2011-2012)	$7,580 in-state, $21,440 out-of-state*
Financial Aid Sources Available (Percent of New Students Receiving it)	Pell grants (53%), other federal grants (6%), state/local government grants or scholarships (19%), institutional grants or scholarships (32%), federal student loans (8%), other student loans (2%) in 2011*
Percent of Students Receiving Some Form of Aid	63% of beginning undergraduates in 2011*

Sources: *College Navigator, National Center for Education Statistics; **U.S. News and World Report; ***Auburn University at Montgomery.

School Contact Information

Address: Office of Admissions, Auburn University at Montgomery, 7440 East Drive, Montgomery, Alabama 36117-3596
Phone: (334) 244-3615
Website: www.aum.edu