Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM)
Public four-year university in Montgomery, AL that costs an average of $13,789 a year after financial aid, admits 92% of applicants and graduates 35% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$13,789
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
35%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,305
PublicMidsize city2,542 undergraduates
Cost of AUM
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $23,049 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $10,339 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $21,643 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $7,368 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Average net price after aid | $13,789 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $12,456 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,325 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,272 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,081 |
| $110,001+ | $17,463 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with AUM's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 92% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,093 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 538–603 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 498–600 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 18–24 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 68% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $42,427 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $51,305 |
| Rank in Alabama (earnings) | 13th of 30 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $25,094 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $285 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 44% |
| Students with federal loans | 40% |
Majors and programs at AUM
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (39)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 156 | $72,045 | $26,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 69 | $68,822 | $25,000 |
| Computer Science | 67 | $49,345 | $24,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 59 | $47,896 | $22,000 |
| Marketing | 31 | $47,215 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 79 | $42,728 | $23,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 26 | $38,497 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 38 | $37,811 | $20,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 13 | $36,570 | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 145 | $35,639 | $26,250 |
| Chemistry | 21 | $35,330 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 50 | $35,226 | $30,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 82 | $34,430 | $25,600 |
| Biology | 96 | $33,948 | $28,000 |
| Psychology | 77 | $33,442 | $26,258 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 38 | $28,812 | $27,675 |
| Business/Commerce | 60 | — | $26,125 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | — | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 19 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 47 | — | $24,948 |
| Economics | 9 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 17 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 7 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 30 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 4 | — | — |
| History | 7 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 22 | — | — |
| International Business | 11 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 1 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 12 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 9 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 37 | — | $31,250 |
| Sociology | 5 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 10 | — | — |
Certificate programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 1 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 13 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (22)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 30 | $113,442 | $51,250 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 23 | $73,711 | $30,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 52 | $63,519 | $28,250 |
| Business/Commerce | 98 | $60,928 | $30,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 45 | $52,426 | $45,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 24 | $49,655 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 19 | $46,391 | $61,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 367 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 315 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 36 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 19 | — | — |
| Economics | 8 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 5 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 4 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 31 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 21 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 27 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | — | — | — |
| Psychology | 18 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 17 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 12 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | — | — | — |
Professional degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 9 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 21 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 11 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | 3 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 12 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 11 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 14 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Alabama
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens State University | Athens | — | — | $54,648 |
| University of West Alabama | Livingston | $11,531 | 43% | $47,856 |
| University of Montevallo | Montevallo | $18,760 | 54% | $46,010 |
| Alabama State University | Montgomery | $9,775 | 98% | $40,585 |
| University of North Alabama | Florence | $17,850 | 87% | $50,557 |
| Alabama A & M University | Normal | $18,255 | 58% | $41,266 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville | $22,758 | 69% | $72,098 |
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville | $17,111 | 78% | $51,004 |
About AUM
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Montgomery, AL |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 2,542 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | aum.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is AUM's acceptance rate?
Auburn University at Montgomery admits 92% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,093 on the SAT.
How much does AUM cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $23,049 a year (tuition and fees: $10,339 in-state, $21,643 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,789 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,456.
How much do AUM graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $51,305 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 13th of 30 similar colleges in Alabama. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($72,045 a year after graduation).
What is AUM's graduation rate?
35% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 68% of first-year students return for a second year.