Understanding Cost of Attendance

Your individual cost of attendance is determined by your academic status, residency status, expected housing status and program of study. It starts with Auburn's per-credit-hour tuition and fees. However, your actual AU billing statement will depend on your class schedule, your major, and your housing and dining choices. Indirect expenses may include books, course materials, supplies, and equipment, off campus housing, transportation, and personal expenses. Financial aid can assist in covering many of these costs.

Cost of Attendance: This is the estimated cost of attendance including tuition and fees, housing and meals.

Net Price Calculator: The Net Price Calculator assists students and families in estimating their cost to attend for the academic year. It calculates the net price by subtracting the estimated grants and scholarships a student might receive from the estimated total cost of attendance.

Tuition Calculator: Calculates the total cost of tuition, including fees.

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2027-2028 Estimated Cost of Attendance

This is Auburn's estimate of the total expenses for the fall and spring semesters, including tuition, fees, books, course materials, supplies and equipment, living expenses (housing and food), personal, and transportation expenses. Items other than tuition/fees are strictly estimates and may vary greatly depending on where you are living and your personal spending. Students may not receive financial aid in excess of our Estimated Cost of Attendance. 

For estimated costs for graduate programs, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy please visit our estimates page.

Cost Undergraduate On-Campus Undergraduate Off-Campus Living with Parent(s)
Tuition / Fees1 $13,874 $13,874 $13,874
Living Expenses (Housing/Food)1 $19,174 $16,644 $9,178
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,200 $1,200 $1,200
Personal $3,192 $3,192 $3,192
Transportation $3,342 $3,342 $3,342
Total Estimated Cost2 $40,782 $38,252 $30,786

Undergraduate On-Campus

Tuition / Fees1 $13,874
Living Expenses (Housing/Food)1 $19,174
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,200
Personal $3,192
Transportation $3,342
Total Estimated Cost2 $40,782

Undergraduate Off-Campus

Tuition / Fees1 $13,874
Living Expenses (Housing/Food)1 $16,644
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,200
Personal $3,192
Transportation $3,342
Total Estimated Cost2 $38,252

Living with Parent(s)

Tuition / Fees1 $13,874
Living Expenses (Housing/Food)1 $9,178
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,200
Personal $3,192
Transportation $3,342
Total Estimated Cost2 $30,786

The above estimates assume full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours). For detailed information on program fees, current and prior year costs, and a full breakdown of expenses, visit our estimates page.

1 Tuition, fees, and housing (if living on campus) are considered direct costs, which are billed directly to you by the university. All other expenses listed are indirect costs, which are estimated expenses you may incur but are not charged by the university.
2 Students enrolled in Business, Engineering, Nursing, Interior Design, Hospitality Management, and Architecture, Design and Construction have additional fees. Please see professional and program fees on our estimates page.

Cost Undergraduate On-Campus Undergraduate Off-Campus
Tuition / Fees1 $39,434 $39,434
Living Expenses (Housing/Food)1 $19,174 $16,644
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,200 $1,200
Personal $3,192 $3,192
Transportation $3,342 $3,342
Total Estimated Cost2 $66,342 $63,812

Undergraduate On-Campus

Tuition / Fees1 $39,434
Living Expenses (Housing/Food)1 $19,174
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,200
Personal $3,192
Transportation $3,342
Total Estimated Cost2 $66,342

Undergraduate Off-Campus

Tuition / Fees1 $39,434
Living Expenses (Housing/Food)1 $16,644
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $1,200
Personal $3,192
Transportation $3,342
Total Estimated Cost2 $63,812

The above estimates assume full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours). For detailed information on program fees, current and prior year costs, and a full breakdown of expenses, visit our estimates page.

1 Tuition, fees, and housing (if living on campus) are considered direct costs, which are billed directly to you by the university. All other expenses listed are indirect costs, which are estimated expenses you may incur but are not charged by the university.
2 Students enrolled in Business, Engineering, Nursing, Interior Design, Hospitality Management, and Architecture, Design and Construction have additional fees. Please see professional and program fees on our estimates page.

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