Auburn Ratings and Reviews

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Auburn, AL
  • 4.6 9 reviews
#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

Auburn Ratings and Reviews

Ratings

Auburn is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    9 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    8 out of 10
  • Value
    5 out of 10

Student Review Summary

4.6

Approved reviews

9 student reviews

8 out of 9 (89%) reviewers rated 4 stars or higher

Students rate Campus Atmosphere highest and Party and Bar Scene lowest.

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  • 5 stars
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  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
    1

Average by category

  • Overall Rating
    4.6
  • Academics
    4.4
  • Value for Money
    4.6
  • Professors / Faculty
    4.4
  • Campus Atmosphere
    5.0
  • Housing
    4.2
  • Campus Safety
    4.7
  • Student Life
    4.6
  • Party and Bar Scene
    3.9

Student and Parent Reviews

If you are a student, former student, faculty member or parent, please help guide other prospective students by sharing your personal experiences at this college. What is it really like to go to Auburn University?

Jun 16, 2022
Rating 5 out of 5

Auburn is a true gem of a university in a charming Southern town. The students are happy and provide a collegial and welcoming community. We couldn't have found a better fit for our student. WAR EAGLE!!!

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Jan 6, 2021
Rating 5 out of 5

I graduated from Auburn many years ago (1993) and I still love to visit the campus. Many AU alumni end up retiring in Auburn if that tells you how much we love AU. It is still a smaller town with less drama than a major city would have. I hope my kids go here, it is much more expensive than when I went. My degree was in Psychology and I ended up in sales. It worked out great for me. Some of my fondest memories happened during my time in Auburn and some of my lifelong friends are people at met while living in Auburn. War Eagle!

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May 11, 2018
Rating 5 out of 5

Good college

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Dec 31, 2017
Rating 5 out of 5

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Jul 17, 2017
Rating 5 out of 5

Amazing school and unbelievable atmosphere. Very friendly and polite students. Very southern. Big university with a small school feel. Depending on major - can be very demanding academically. Grading tends to be much tougher compared to schools my other kids attend/attended. Out of state cost is very high - but worth every penny. Our child loved it, and so did we. Plus our child graduated on time, had a great 4 years, positive experiences, lots of fun, lifelong friendships, and an excellent job right out of school. Can't say enough positive things about this school!

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Jul 15, 2017
Rating 5 out of 5

Something for everyone at Auburn. Not the big party school in comparison to other Universities in Alabama. Fantastic engineering, veterinary medicine and pharmacy programs.

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Apr 25, 2017
Rating 5 out of 5

I just read the 'Auburn Creed' - that simple poem is an excellent summary of Auburn. Auburn is magical. As all universities, quality varies among the majors and schools of study. That said, there is a central quality of the students and a spirit of optimism grounded in words of the 'Auburn Creed'.

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Apr 18, 2017
Rating 5 out of 5

A larger state university in a smaller town. Most activities center around the university. Good balance of hard work and play.

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Jan 3, 2017
Rating 1 out of 5

eh

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Rate Auburn University

Share your ratings for Auburn across academics, campus life, and more to help prospective students understand what it's really like to attend.

Your Overall Experience *

If a friend asked whether Auburn was worth it, what would your gut say?

Academics *

Did classes challenge you and leave you feeling like you actually learned something?

Value for Money *

Considering tuition, aid, and what you got out of it, did the cost feel justified?

Professors and Faculty *

Were instructors accessible, engaged, and invested in students or mostly going through the motions?

Campus Atmosphere *

Did the campus feel welcoming and full of energy, or more like a place you simply passed through?

Student Housing *

Were dorms and residence halls somewhere you'd want to live, or a constant source of frustration?

Campus Safety *

Did you feel comfortable walking around at night, or did safety ever weigh on your mind?

Student Life *

Was it easy to find your people, make friends, and stay socially connected?

Party and Bar Scene *

Do weekends have a pulse here, or does the social scene quiet down once classes end?

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Last updated: August 2026