Auburn university

Auburn University (AU) is a public land-grant university in Auburn city of Alabama state. This research university was initially founded in 1856 as the East Alabama Male College. It was the state's first land-grant university and its name was changed to Auburn University in 1960 to align with its mission of being acknowledged as a major university.

Auburn University consists of 206 academic buildings and a total building count of 427 on a 1,841-acre land. It has over 30,000 students and full-time staff of 5,000 making it one of the largest universities in Alabama state. Its students can choose from over 140 majors through its 15 schools and colleges.

Being a land-grant university, Auburn University has dedicated itself to improving the lives of the people of Alabama, its nation, and the world with its forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research and scholarships, and selfless services. This is being achieved through its 160 years of expertise in leading the students through higher education.

The University is located on a 1,875-acre campus in Auburn (population: 58,582), 35 miles from Columbus, GA and 60 miles from Montgomery. Served by bus; major airport serves Atlanta, GA (118 miles); smaller airport serves Columbus, GA; train serves Montgomery. School operates transportation around campus and to student residential areas.