Auburn University at Montgomery — College Profile

About

Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is a comprehensive public institution best known for delivering the prestige of the Auburn system in a personalized, student-centered environment, with standout programs in nursing, business, criminal justice, and education. Located in Alabama’s capital city, the university leverages its close proximity to state government agencies, premier regional healthcare networks, and Maxwell Air Force Base to offer students distinctive internship, clinical, and career-pipeline opportunities. The campus culture is diverse, close-knit, and consistently recognized as military-friendly, supporting both traditional and adult learners through small class sizes, dozens of student organizations, and NCAA Division II Warhawk athletics.

Wikipedia:Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is a public university in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Governed by the Auburn University Board of Trustees as a member of the Auburn University system, it was established by an act of the Alabama Legislature in 1967. AUM offers more than 90 programs of study leading to bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees. As of 2018, the university enrolled more than 5,200 students.

Location

Montgomery, AL, 36117-3596 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

ATL · Atlanta

134 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$9,700$20,668

Housing & food (on campus)$7,368$7,368

Books & supplies$1,500$1,500

Cost of attendance$21,353$32,321 est.

Average net price$13,224Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$20,668

In-state: $9,700

Housing & food (on campus)$7,368

Books & supplies$1,500

Cost of attendance$32,321 est.

In-state: $21,353

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $13,224

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$11,706

$30–48k

$12,309

$48–75k

$13,202

$75–110k

$17,387

$110k+

$16,117

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2024-25

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$3,906

First-years who got one101

Source: Auburn University at Montgomery's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

34%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

22%

Back for yr 2

68%

Transferred

31%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

38% graduated · 35% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 26% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$38,216

10 yrs after entry$44,391

Debt

Median at graduation$25,000

Monthly payment$265

Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$23.5k

90th percentile$37,250

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

92%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1093

R 538–603 · M 498–600

ACT midpoint

Comp 18–24 · E 17–24 · M 16–23

SAT middle 50%: 1036–1203

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at Auburn University at Montgomery: Not considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: Auburn University at Montgomery's Common Data Set for 2024-25 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Auburn University at Montgomery asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 34%Women 66%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

13 : 1

Pell grant

42%

First-gen

38%

Family income

$29,671

Independent

23%

Veterans

Age at entry

22.0

Part-time

20%

Race & ethnicity

White

41%

Hispanic

Black

42%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Golf
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$38,216

After 10 yrs

$44,391

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General83

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing80

Biology, General59

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods40

Psychology, General40

Computer Science38

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness37

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions33

Accounting and Related Services31

Computer and Information Sciences, General27

Business/Commerce, General27

Fine and Studio Arts24

Criminal Justice and Corrections21

Finance and Financial Management Services20

Business Administration, Management and Operations18

Marketing18

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$68M

Full-time faculty

76%

Faculty salary

$8,974/mo

Teaching spend

$7,192

per student

Federal loans

42%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions