Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, AL

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Auburn University Montgomery, founded in 1967, is a public institution. Programs are offered through the Schools of Liberal Arts, Sciences, Education, Nursing, and Business. Its 500-acre campus is located near downtown Montgomery.

Website: www.aum.edu/

Public
Co-ed
4,632
Undergraduate
Students
(65.5%) 3,032 Women
(34.5%) 1,600 Men
579
Graduate
Students

Admission

Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
93% of 5,941 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA
3.35
SAT Math
480-570 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
536 average
510-570 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
21 average
19-23 range of middle 50%
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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance
In-state: $20,725
Out-of-state: $30,397
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $8,620
Out-of-state: $18,292
Room and Board
$7,090
Average Percent of Need Met
58%
Average Freshman Award
$8,975
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$28,464
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Academics

Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
212
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 14% of classes
10-19 students: 36% of classes
20-29 students: 38% of classes
30-39 students: 9% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 2% of classes
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Campus Life

Montgomery Population
205,293
Nearest Metropolitan Area
 
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
25% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Mascot
 
Sororities
4.8% of women participate
Fraternities
2% of men participate
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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.4% Asian
43.2% Black/African-American
1.2% Hispanic/Latino
4.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
47.5% White
1.1% Unknown
International Students
4.8%
First-Year Students Returning
67.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
12.0%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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Freshman Admission Requirements

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended Units
English   3
Mathematics   3
Science   2
Foreign Language   2
Social Studies   2
History   2
Academic Electives   2

Examinations

Examinations
Exam Required Units Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required August 1
SAT Only    
ACT Only    
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT    
SAT Subject Tests Only  
SAT Essay Component Policy Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy SAT: Not used
ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

Admissions Office

Address
PO Box 244023
City, State, Zip
Montgomery, AL 36124-4023
Phone
(334) 244-3615
Fax
(334) 244-3795
E-mail
admissions@aum.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered
No
Early Decision Deadline
 
Early Decision Notification
 
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
 
Early Action Notification
 

Application Form

Common Application
Not accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
 
Letters of Recommendation
 
Other
 
Financial Need
 

Selection of Students

Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X

Profile of Fall Admission

Overall Admission Rate
93% of 5,941 applicants were admitted
Women
92% of 3,802 applicants were admitted
Men
94% of 2,139 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,162 (21%) of 5,514 admitted students enrolled
Women
840 (24%) of 3,502 admitted students enrolled
Men
432 (21%) of 2,012 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate
 
Early Action Admission Rate
 
Students Offered Wait List
 
Students Accepting Wait List Position
 
Students Admitted From Wait List
 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA
3.35
3.75 and Above
21%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
22%
2.00 - 2.49
5%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math
480-570 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
6%
Score of 600 - 700
4%
Score of 500 - 600
51%
Score of 400 - 500
38%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW
536 average
510-570 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
0%
Score of 600 - 700
9%
Score of 500 - 600
79%
Score of 400 - 500
13%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite
21 average
19-23 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
1%
Score of 24 - 29
19%
Score of 18 - 23
80%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 14%
Top quarter: 38%
Top half: 78%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

Cost of Attendance
In-state: $20,725
Out-of-state: $30,397
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $8,620
Out-of-state: $18,292
Room and Board
$7,090
Books and Supplies
$1,200
Other Expenses
$3,690
Payment Plans
 

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

Email
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline
Priority deadline March 1
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning April 15
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 008310		 Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants
511 (83.0%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
434 (87.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
428 (99.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
47 (9.3%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
58%
Average Award
$8,975
Need-Based Gift
Received by 378 (75.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,165
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 381 (97.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,521
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 385 (45.8%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
139 (12.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,550

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants
2,516 (76.6%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
2,213 (88.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
2,181 (98.9%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
215 (8.9%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
62%
Average Award
$8,943
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,863 (75.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,427
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 2,130 (96.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,166
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 920 (29.5%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
343 (9.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,262

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
70%
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$28,464
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

Loans

Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans
 
Other Loans
 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available
None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Business, Education, Military Science
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Leadership
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Characteristics Award Areas
International Students
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 

Employment

Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$204,468
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

Undergraduate Majors

  • Accounting
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Chemistry, General
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Economics, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Environmental Science
  • Finance, General
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography
  • History, General
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematics, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Sociology
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Most Popular Disciplines
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Computer and information sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

Full-Time Faculty
212
Part-Time Faculty
118
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
53%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 14% of classes
10-19 students: 36% of classes
20-29 students: 38% of classes
30-39 students: 9% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 2% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 11% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 39% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 44% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate
Not reported
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
1,551,231
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
500
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported

Academic Support Services

Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Political Science, Master of Science, Master of Public Administration, Master of Accountancy

Master's Programs of Study

  • Education--General
  • Political Science
  • Public Administration
  • Public Policy

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral Programs of Study

  • Political Science
  • Public Administration
  • Public Policy

Location and Setting

Montgomery Population
205,293
Nearest Metropolitan Area
 
Campus Size
500 acres

Weather

Temperature
35.8 average low in January, 89.4 average high in September
Rain
108 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map
Map
Nearest Bus Station
10 mile(s) from campus in Montgomery
Nearest Train Station
100 mile(s) from campus in Birmingham

Housing

College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students in College Housing
25% of all students
Housing Requirements
 
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
 
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
 

Personal Support Services

Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered

Sports and Recreation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Mascot
 
School Colors
 

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sports Women Men
Offered Scholarships Offered Scholarships
Baseball     x x
Basketball x x x x
Cheerleading x x x x
Cross-Country Running x x x x
Soccer x x x x
Softball x x    
Tennis x x x x
Volleyball x x    
Women's Sports Offered Scholarships
Baseball    
Basketball x x
Cheerleading x x
Cross-Country Running x x
Soccer x x
Softball x x
Tennis x x
Volleyball x x
Mens's Sports Offered Scholarships
Baseball x x
Basketball x x
Cheerleading x x
Cross-Country Running x x
Soccer x x
Softball    
Tennis x x
Volleyball    
Women's Club Sports
 
Men's Club Sports
 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports
badminton, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Student Activities

Activities and Organizations
choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, student government association, campus activities board, panhellenic association, accounting club
Sororities
4.8% of women participate
Fraternities
2% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
4,632
Women
3,032 (65.5%)
Men
1,600 (34.5%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
3,554
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.4% Asian
43.2% Black/African-American
1.2% Hispanic/Latino
4.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
47.5% White
1.1% Unknown
International Students.
4.8%
Average Age
23
All Graduate Students
579

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

First-Year Students Returning
67.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
12.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
27.4%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
27.6%

After Graduation

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported

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