Auburn University鈥檚 College of Business online 鈥淎ACSB accredited MBA program鈥 offers the 鈥渂est ROI for the quality.鈥 This 鈥減ractical program鈥 with a 鈥渟tellar reputation鈥 focuses on making 鈥渙nline students feel like part of the family.鈥 One student says, 鈥淎uburn treats this just as though I am in the classroom and treats me as an equal student. It is basically like I鈥檓 on campus every day.鈥 The school incorporates 鈥渇ull-time and part-time students collaborating on projects and viewing live recordings of lectures.鈥 Even students with 鈥渋ntense work schedules and family demands鈥 find the 鈥渧irtually online鈥 coursework 鈥渕anageable鈥 and 鈥渘ot all encompassing.鈥 Nevertheless, the 鈥渄emanding rigor鈥 of the program still keeps students 鈥渆ngaged and accountable.鈥 The assignments are 鈥渢horough and well-presented.鈥 Auburn鈥檚 online program is 鈥渟econd to none.鈥 The administration and professors 鈥渕ake it extremely easy to be an online student and still feel connected.鈥 Instructors utilize an 鈥渋nteractive platform,鈥 an 鈥渙nline video platform,鈥 and many other 鈥渙nline tools鈥 to create an authentic experience. The professors are always enthusiastic and 鈥渆xcited to chat with online students and get their feedback.鈥 Students depict them as 鈥渁bove-average, highly-demanding, but reasonable.鈥 One student says, 鈥淚 have always had very prompt responses to any questions or concerns I鈥檝e shared, and they have made an effort to reach out to distance students.鈥 Auburn students are described as 鈥渆ngaging and intelligent,鈥 as well as 鈥渉elpful and supportive.鈥 There seems to be a makeup of 鈥測ounger professionals鈥 who are 鈥渕ature enough to handle the schedule鈥 and 鈥渞ange from military personnel to managers at Fortune 500 companies.鈥 They are a combination of 鈥渞ecent undergraduates, early in career, and some with well-established careers.鈥
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Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Ms. Madison Drum
MBA Admissions Advisor
MBA Admissions Advisor
Address
425 W. Magnolia Avenue
Suite 4000 Horton Hardgrave Hall
Auburn University, AL, 36849
United States
Suite 4000 Horton Hardgrave Hall
Auburn University, AL, 36849
United States
Phone
334-844-4060
Fax
334-844-2964
Email
mba@auburn.edu
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Overview
Applicants
307
Acceptance Rate
71%
Years of Work Experience
7.8
Average Age
33
GPA / Test Scores
Average Undergrad GPA
3.37
Undergraduate GPA (25th Percentile - 75th Percentile)
3.05 - 3.71
Accept GRE in Lieu of GMAT?
Yes
Percent of Applicants Submitting GRE
5%
Average Verbal GRE Score
154
Average Quantitative GRE Score
152
Average Writing GRE Score
4
GRE Verbal (25th and 75th percentiles)
152 - 156
GRE Quantitative (25th and 75th percentiles)
148 - 155
GRE Writing (25th and 75th percentiles)
4 - 5
Deadlines
Deferred Enrollment Option
Yes
Max Length of Deferrment
1 year
Application Fees
In-State Application Fee
$60
Out-of-State Application Fee
$60
International (non-U.S.) Applicants:
$70
Admissions Factors
Required
GMAT or GRE Scores
Essays/Personal Statement
Undergraduate GPA
Letters Of Recommendation
Other
Optional
GMAT Scores
GRE Scores
Extracurricular Activities
Work Experience
Interview
State Residency
Other Factors That Influence Admission
Resume, Transcripts, & signed code of ethics are required.
Special Programs Offered To Recruit Underrepresented Minority Students Or Students With Disadvantaged Backgrounds
Recruiting visits with students from historically black colleges and universities as well as recruiting events for women and active military personnel and veterans.
Minimum TOEFL Score (Paper-Based Test)
550
Minimum TOEFL Score (Web-Based Test)
79
Academics
Academics
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
19:1
Total Faculty
36
% Faculty with Terminal Degree
100%
100%
Full-time
33%
Underrepresented Minorities
31%
Female
Academic Overview
Minimum In-Person Days Student is Required to Attend During Duration of Program (Not Including Travel Days)
0
Chat rooms
Yes
Live audio
Yes
Live video
Yes
Smartphone applications
Yes
Recorded audio
Yes
Recorded video
Yes
Streaming audio
Yes
Streaming video
Yes
Tablet applications
Yes
Concentrations
Accounting
Yes
Finance
Yes
Information Systems/Information Technology
Yes
Leadership/Management
Yes
MS/MBA -- Dual Degree
Yes
Supply Chain Management
Yes
Center for Research
Entrepreneurship
Yes
Information Systems/Information Technology
Yes
Real Estate
Yes
Supply Chain Management
Yes
Special Academic Programs
Peer Tutoring
No
Pre-MBA Bootcamp
Yes
Top 5 Most Prominent Faculty
Dr. Robert "Glenn" Richey
Professor and Harbert Eminent Scholar and Chair, Supply Chain Management
Dr. Michael Wesson
Associate Dean of Graduate and Executive Programs
Dr. Uzma Raja
Gayle Parks Forehand Professor and Chair Systems and Technology
Dr. O.C. Ferrell
Director of Center for Ethical Organizational Cultures James T. Pursell, Sr. Eminent Scholar in Ethics
Dr. Dora Bock
Bradley Professor, Department of Marketing Chair
Career Services Overview
Career Services Overview
Career Services Overview
Students Say
Located in Alabama, Auburn University has 鈥渁 very good reputation in the southeast region鈥 and provides a quality business education at an 鈥渁ffordable price.鈥 Students at Auburn have access to excellent networking opportunities. A 鈥済reat alumni community鈥 and a cooperative student body are just some of the benefits of being an Auburn student. 鈥淢any of the students in the online program are experienced professionals that still maintain their careers.鈥 Students network with each other 鈥渧ia email, social media, and a group chat on Slack.鈥 Students get to use their real-world experiences to share their wealth of knowledge with their classmates. And there is rarely a 鈥渂ad apple in the bunch.鈥 As the coursework progresses, it encompasses further 鈥済roup interaction,鈥 which allows for even more genuine learning opportunities. The 鈥渃apstone鈥 experience truly showcases Auburn students as 鈥渁 cut above the traditional student.鈥 As one student says, 鈥淭he capstone is a great strength. They get companies to come to them with projects, so the experience you get is real.鈥 Another student reports, 鈥淎uburn pays attention to the little details in their program and events. That gave me the impression that they focus on those same little details in the classroom, which they do.鈥 Professors and advisers take a great interest in the career advancement of their students, answering questions quickly and providing superb guidance for future goals. There is even the 鈥渙ption for a dual degree (MSIS).鈥 Auburn University College of Business online has something for everyone and truly makes everyone 鈥渇eel like a part of the program.鈥
Mean Base Salary of Most Recent Graduating Class After Graduating from Program
$133,787
Dedicated Career Services Center
Yes
Description
Online MBA students have access to career services and the college's graduate programs career and professional development staff. They are invited to participate in career activities.
Graduates Employed by Region
32%
South
10%
Midwest
10%
Southwest
6%
Mid-Atlantic
6%
West
3%
Northeast
1%
International
Top 5 Most Prominent Alumni
Mitch Kingston
Dir. Planning/Ops Mars PetCare
Brian Kiley
Sr. VP at OppenheimerFunds, Inc.
Heather Avery
Dir Bus Analytics; Aflac
Greg Szczesny
Mging Dir. PricewaterhouseCoopers
Loren Nuesschwander
CFO retired; Delta Airlines
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Expenses
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Per Credit Hour (Part-Time) | $950 | $950 |
| Total cost (tuition and fees) of Online MBA program in its entirety | $37,300 | $37,300 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial Aid Application Deadline
March 1
Financial Aid Notification Begins
04/01
Percent of Students Receiving Some Form of Aid
1%
Percent of Students Receiving Scholarships or Grants
13%
Percent of Students Receiving Loans
8%
Average Aid Package
$20,796
Average Scholarship / Grant Aid Awarded
$13,712
Average Annual Loans to MBA Program Students
$22,820
Student Body
Student Body
Student Body Profile
Total Online MBA Enrollment (Full-Time and Part-Time)
675
Full-Time
4%
Part-Time
96%
In State
19.0%
Out of State
81.0%
Foreign Countries Represented
3
Demographics
11.0%
Underrepresented Minorities
81.0%
Out of State
32% female
68% male
