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Student-Faculty Ratio		18:1
Full-Time Student Population		20,996
Part-Time Student Population		3,606
Full-Time Instructional Faculty		1,184
Part-Time Instructional Faculty		159
Total FT Faculty		1,184
Faculty with Terminal Degree		93%
Average Faculty Salary		$81,060
Full-Time Retention Rate		86%
Part-Time Retention Rate		64%
Transfer-Out Rate		15%
Graduation Rate		64%
Programs/Majors Offered		109
Average Course Load		14 credits
Academic/Career Counseling?		Yes
Remedial Services?		No
Class Sizes		Fewer than 20 students: 27% 20 to 49 students: 59% 50 or more students: 14%

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Most students seem satisfied with their teachers at Auburn. However, as with any university, there are some teachers that don’t meet the standard. The biggest problems that students encounter with their teachers are difficulty understanding foreign teachers, particularly teacher assistants (TAs) and getting stuck in lecture classes.

As a freshman or sophomore, large classes are usually hard to avoid. However, students feel that personally confronting any teacher with a problem you might have will definitely be a benefit to them. Also, while it may be an obstacle to understand a teacher with a foreign accent, that doesn’t mean they are any less willing to help students in the class. Students claim that most teachers are approachable and helpful, so don’t be afraid to confront your teachers in class or during their posted office hours. Their job is to help students do the best that they can during their time at Auburn. And most teachers succeed with flying colors, particularly navy and orange.

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Auburn University has had pride in its tough curriculum and helpful professors. Depending on the major, you can get really good information about your future career and even good contacts.

Feb 06, 2012

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Pharmacy Studies

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Good Education

You are going to work for the grade you want, but it is totally worth it!

Dec 17, 2011

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'13

Graphic Design

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Easy Class Registration

The first time I registered for classes the adviser plugged in all my information. The second time I registered for classes I got to do it. Auburn has a nifty little application that allows you to look up classes, then all you need is to write down a 5 digit number to save for when you actually apply. Once you have all your class numbers you go to the Add/Drop Classes application and plug in the numbers and register. The application will even tell you if you have a time conflict and need to pick an alternative class time. It is easy and stress free which is important.

Dec 15, 2011

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Instructional Programs		Occupational: No Academic: Yes Continuing Professional: Yes Recreational/Avocational: No Adult Basic Remedial: No Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities		Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes Dual Credit: Yes Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements		Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements		Possible credit for scores of 5, 6, or 7
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions		Agriculture Architecture, Design, & Construction Business Education Engineering Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Honors College Human Sciences Liberal Arts Nursing Pharmacy Sciences and Mathematics Veterinary Medicine
Degrees Awarded		Bachelor's degree Doctorate - Professional practice Doctorate - Research/scholarship Master's degree Other Post-bachelor's certificate Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors		Accounting: 2% Biology and Biological Sciences: 2% Business Administration and Management: 4% Finance, General: 2%
Special Study Options		Distance learning opportunities Study abroad Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study		New Student Center Ralph Brown Draughon Library
Did You Know?		The building known as the Haley Center is where the majority of freshman classes are held. This building is also one of the hardest to navigate. Room numbers are split into three sections: floor number, quadrant number, and room number. So, for example, room 3122 would be on the third floor, first quadrant, in room 22. Good luck!

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