Auburn University is a public research university located in Auburn, Alabama. Founded in 1856, it is one of the largest universities in the state and part of the Alabama public higher education system.
As a land-grant institution, Auburn receives state funding and operates under the governance of the Alabama state government. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to over 30,000 students annually.
Public universities like Auburn typically have lower tuition rates for in-state students compared to private institutions, though out-of-state and international students pay higher fees.
