Federal
Federal Pell Grant
Up to $7,395 a year (2026–27)
Who qualifies: undergraduates with financial need, based on the FAFSA. It never has to be repaid.
How: file the FAFSA.
Official rules →Paying for college · Auburn, AL
How students pay for Auburn University
Sticker price $36,285 a year. After grants, the average student pays $25,424, and what you pay depends on your family's income: anywhere from $19,065 to $30,726.
- 46%admitted
- 26,816undergraduates
- 82%graduate
- 73%get a grant from the school
What it costs, by family income
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, paying in-state tuition. Tap your bracket.
Out-of-state tuition is $36,022 a year versus $13,318 for Alabama residents, so non-residents usually pay far more than these figures.
Where the money comes from
Share of first-year students receiving each type of aid, and the average amount.
73%grant from Auburn Universityavg $10,827
12%Federal Pell Grantavg $5,228
4%state grantavg $3,089
27%federal student loanavg $5,228
Scholarships from Auburn University
Awards the school itself offers, as published on its own website (checked 2026-10-28). Amounts and deadlines change: confirm on the linked page.
- Spirit of Auburn Presidential Excellence AwardFull resident tuition and student services fees ($13,874 for 2027-28)
Alabama residents with a 4.0 GPA and a 35-36 ACT (or SAT equivalent), per the fall 2027 guide chart.
- Spirit of Auburn Presidential, Founders and University Scholarships$11,500, $9,000 or $5,000 a year
Alabama residents with at least a 3.5 GPA and an ACT of 33-36, 30-32 or 28-29 respectively.
- Academic Presidential, Heritage and Charter Scholarships (non-residents)$7,000 to $17,000 a year
Non-resident first-year students with at least a 3.5 GPA and an ACT of 29 or higher, tiered by score.
- National Scholars Presidential Scholarship$11,000 a year for 4 years
Alabama-resident National Merit Finalists who list Auburn as first choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
- Ever to Conquer ScholarshipUp to $5,000 a year
Incoming Alabama residents with high financial need shown on the FAFSA.
- General and departmental scholarships (AUSOM)Most $1,500 to $2,000 for one year
Awarded on program, GPA, test scores, geography or financial need.
Grants and scholarships you can apply for
State grant · Alabama
Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP)
$300 to $5,000 a year; your college sets the amount
Who qualifies: Alabama residents with financial need working on a first undergraduate degree at a participating Alabama college.
How: File the FAFSA. Participating colleges award it from state funds; no state deadline is published, so file early and ask your aid office for its own date.
Official rules →State grant · Alabama
Alabama Student Grant Program
Up to $3,000 a year; the amount changes each year with available funds
Who qualifies: Alabama residents at one of the eligible private (independent) Alabama colleges, such as Samford, Faulkner or Huntingdon. It is not need-based.
How: Get the 2026–27 application from your college's financial aid office and return it there by the deadline printed on the form.
Official rules →State grants follow your home state, not the school's: check your own state's programs if you are coming from elsewhere.
Living in Auburn
| Studio | $940/mo |
|---|---|
| One-bedroom | $1,240/mo |
| Two-bedroom, shared | $680/mo each |
HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, campus ZIP 36849. Campus housing is often cheaper in the first year.
Working while you study
$7.25/hour minimum wage in Alabama
15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year ≈ $3,262 before tax. That covers about 5 months of a shared room.
Minimum wage: Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum wage applies. Ask the financial aid office whether you qualify for Federal Work-Study.
After graduation
$19,500median federal debt≈ $222/month over 10 years
$73,273median earnings10 years after enrolling
82%graduate within 6 yearsfirst-time students
Close the gap without another loan
Since July 2026 Parent PLUS loans are capped, so more families are left with a gap after aid. Students use My Study Fund to collect monthly support from family, friends and mentors: 20 people giving $25 a month is $6,000 a year, and you receive every dollar.
Questions students ask about paying for Auburn University
What scholarships does Auburn University offer?
Spirit of Auburn Presidential Excellence Award (Full resident tuition and student services fees ($13,874 for 2027-28)); Spirit of Auburn Presidential, Founders and University Scholarships ($11,500, $9,000 or $5,000 a year); Academic Presidential, Heritage and Charter Scholarships (non-residents) ($7,000 to $17,000 a year); National Scholars Presidential Scholarship ($11,000 a year for 4 years); Ever to Conquer Scholarship (Up to $5,000 a year). Details and deadlines are on the school's financial aid pages.
How much does Auburn University really cost after financial aid?
The average student who received aid paid $25,424 a year after grants and scholarships. By family income it ranges from $19,065 to $30,726. The full cost of attendance before aid is $36,285.
Does Auburn University give scholarships and grants?
Yes. 73% of first-year students received a grant from Auburn University itself, averaging $10,827. 12% received a Federal Pell Grant (average $5,228).
How much is rent near Auburn University?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for the campus ZIP code (36849) is $1,240 a month for a one-bedroom and $1,360 for a two-bedroom, about $680 each when shared.
Can I work part-time while studying at Auburn University?
Yes. The minimum wage in Alabama is $7.25 an hour; 15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year earns about $3,262 before tax.
How much debt do Auburn University graduates have?
The median federal debt at graduation is $19,500, about $222 a month on a 10-year plan. Median earnings ten years after enrolling are $73,273.
Sources
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 10152026) and IPEDS (SFA2223 student financial aid, first-time full-time students); HUD FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents; state and federal program pages linked above, checked 2026-10-28. My Study Fund is not affiliated with Auburn University. How these pages work.
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