Auburn University

Auburn University is a public land-, sea-, and space-grant institution of higher education founded in 1856 in Alabama. Research is a central part of its work: teams address real-world challenges in healthcare, technology, agriculture and engineering, and the university ranks among the top 10% of research institutions in the Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey. Work spans arts and sciences, business, education and health sciences alongside the technical disciplines.

Academically, Auburn offers more than 200 degree programs across 15 schools and colleges, covering engineering, agriculture, health sciences, business, education and related fields. More than 34,000 students study on the main campus, and the university employs more than 6,000 faculty and staff.

An extension and outreach mission carries research-driven knowledge beyond campus, serving communities across Alabama, the nation and the world. The institution reports a global alumni network of over 250,000 graduates. Its stated culture is grounded in the Auburn Creed, with an emphasis on academic excellence, public service and community improvement.