AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY www . aum . edu
About : Founded in 1967 , Auburn University at Montgomery is ranked among the South ’ s top universities by U . S . News and World Report and top universities in the Southeast by The Princeton Review . AUM provides students with detailed knowledge and hands-on , practical experience , often from professionals in the field .
Number of Students : 5,212 Student / Faculty Ratio : 16:1
Academics : AUM ’ s five colleges offer 54 baccalaureate degrees , 24 master ’ s degrees , 9 educational specialists degrees , and 2 doctoral programs among the more than 90 fields of study . Classes are offered days , nights , and weekends , as well as online .
Honors Program : AUM ’ s University Honors Program provides a diverse , vibrant intellectual community where exceptional students prepare for the challenges and responsibilities of becoming global citizens . Successful applicants typically score at least 27 on the ACT or 1220 on the SAT and carry a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 .
Cost of Attendance :
In-State Tuition : $ 7,992 / year ($ 343 per credit hour ) Room & Board : $ 1,920 - $ 4,495 / year
Campus Life : AUM provides a diverse , close-knit and smalltown , “ everybody knows your name ” feel with all the history and excitement of Alabama ’ s capital city — just hop on the Warhawk Transit shuttle . Students can play or cheer for our 11 varsity sports teams or join campus intramurals or the dance team . Freshmen required to live on campus ? No Types of Housing : On-campus apartments are available in AUM ’ s four new or newly renovated residence halls . Offering single rooms in an apartment-style high-rise or single and double rooms in an efficiency apartment . Greek Presence : 7 sororities and 3 fraternities . Clubs : AUM boasts over 60 special interest organizations and curriculum-related clubs , along with 11 honor societies , and 6 religious organizations .
Admissions :
Rolling Admissions : Throughout the year Requirements : 2.3 GPA / 18 ACT or 940 SAT ( Superscoring ) Bridge Admission : 2.3 GPA / 17 ACT or 900 SAT ( Superscoring ) Average ACT : 21.5 Average GPA : 3.35
Scholarships and Financial Aid :
AUM ’ s Opportunity Scholarship requires a minimum ACT composite score of 18 ( 950 SAT ) and a minimum 2.5 high school GPA . Freshman scholarships up to $ 40,000 . Transfer scholarships up to $ 8,000 . AUM also offers a Military and Dependent
Scholarship for U . S . service members in Active Duty , Reserves , and National Guard and their dependents .
Minimum ACT for merit scholarship consideration : 18 ( Superscoring ) Scholarship Deadline : March 1 for Deichelmann Memorial and Freshman Leadership scholarships . June 1 for noncompetitive Freshman Scholarships . Freshman Merit Scholarships are automatic and evaluated at the time of application .
Unique academic programs : Social Work , Graphic Design , Medical Lab Science , Criminal Justice , Sport Management
Cool Factors :
• AUM holds 25 national championships across 11 sports , now with the excitement of NCAA D2 play in the Gulf South Conference . AUM Softball won the GulfSouth Conference 2021 and 2022 and played in the College World Series .
• AUM has one of the state ’ s largest Study Abroad programs , now with new opportunities in Costa Rica and South Africa .
• AUM ’ s College of Education is home to the state ’ s only Virtual Avatar Laboratory ( VAL ), which is used across all academic divisions to provide a cutting-edge learning environment .
School Accolades :
• Best Colleges in the South — U . S . News & World Report
• Best First Year Experience — U . S . News & World Report
• Best Business College — U . S . News & World Report
• Best Colleges in the Southeast — Princeton Review
• Most Affordable College in Alabama — Yahoo ! Finance
• Designated Military Spouse Friendly — VIQTORY
• AACSB — Accredited Business School
• Top Ten Golf Military Friendly — VIQTORY
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