Auburn University
(AU)
Part of Auburn University System
About
Auburn University is a public land-grant research university in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 27,900 undergraduate students, over 6,200 graduate students, and a total enrollment of more than 34,100 students with 1,435 faculty members, Auburn is the second-largest university in Alabama. It is one of the state's two flagship public universities. The university is one of 146 U.S. uni...
Auburn University is a public land-grant research university in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 27,900 undergraduate students, over 6,200 graduate students, and a total enrollment of more than 34,100 students with 1,435 faculty members, Auburn is the second-largest university in Alabama. It is one of the state's two flagship public universities. The university is one of 146 U.S. universities classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 56 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 28,365
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 51 : 49
- Staff
- 6,522
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
32 subjectsQS
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Architecture | 201-240 | - | 2024 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 501-550 | - | 2023 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601-650 | - | 2022 |
US News
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | =167 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =171 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Ecology | 218 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =221 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 355 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 357 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =364 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =389 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =423 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 453 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =467 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =513 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =530 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =553 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =586 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =592 | 48.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =842 | 48.8 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Auburn University?
Auburn University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 851-900, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =623.
When was Auburn University founded?
Auburn University was founded in 1856.
What are the top subjects at Auburn University?
Top subjects at Auburn University include: Management, Veterinary Science, Telecommunication Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Sciences.
Where is Auburn University located?
Auburn University is located in Auburn, United States.