Facts and Figures
The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is committed to providing the best student-centered engineering experience in America. Auburn Engineering brings students, faculty and industry partners together through hands-on education and research, with work spanning advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, transportation and other technologies shaping the future of engineering.
By the Numbers
Freshman Class Snapshot
Enrolled in Engineering
Faculty
Student Profile
Graduate enrollment also includes 36 non-degree students.
National Rankings
U.S. News & World Report
2026 rankings among public institutions.
Engineering Education Rankings
2026 rankings from the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).
Academic Programs
Auburn Engineering offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees across nine engineering disciplines, as well as graduate degrees in polymer and fiber engineering.
Additional Graduate Degrees
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Engineering Management
- Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Engineering
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering
- Master of Science in Data Science and Engineering
Minors and Certificates
- Tribology and Lubrication Science
- Automotive Engineering
- Nuclear Power Generation Systems
- Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
- Pulp and Paper Technology
- Cyber Defense
Research
Research Focus Areas
Research Strengths and Facilities
- National leader in technological solutions for autonomous commercial trucking.
- Nationally recognized artificial intelligence and cybersecurity research, including three Center of Excellence designations from the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.
- Leader in low Earth orbit small satellite systems for national defense and scientific applications.
- Home to the Electronics Packaging Research Institute.
- Home to a Neuroimaging Center with 3T and 7T MRI scanners approved for clinical use.
Auburn Engineering has ranked among the top 50 public institutions in research expenditures for more than 10 years. Source: American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).
Outside the Classroom
Student Projects and Competition Teams
Students gain hands-on experience through design projects and competitions, including Formula SAE, Aerospace Engineering Design/Build/Fly and the Indy Autonomous Challenge team.
Student Organizations
Organizations such as the Ethical Hacking Club allow students to explore technical interests, develop leadership skills and connect with peers.
Co-ops and Internships
Cooperative education and internship opportunities combine academic study with professional experience, helping students prepare for engineering careers and build industry connections.
Study Abroad
International programs provide cultural, academic and professional experiences that broaden students' perspectives beyond the classroom.
Auburn Engineering Online
Online Degree Programs
Undergraduate Online Degrees
- Computer Science
Graduate Online Degrees
- Aerospace Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Software Engineering
- Cybersecurity Engineering
- Data Science and Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Dual MBA/Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Engineering
- Polymer and Fiber Engineering
Continuing Education
Online Graduate Certificates
Graduate certificate programs available completely online.
Continuing Education Courses
Distance continuing education courses delivered through streaming video.
Continuing Education Students
Students served across all 50 states and international locations.
Recruitment and Outreach
K–12 Outreach Programs
Future Engineer Club
Designed for students in Pre-K through eighth grade, the Future Engineer Club provides monthly hands-on activities and videos, notifications of upcoming events and opportunities to engage with Auburn Engineering students.
GRAND Engineering Showcase
Students in kindergarten through sixth grade explore how Auburn engineers are addressing engineering grand challenges through hands-on demonstrations.
Level Up
Students in sixth through ninth grades participate in hands-on activities, tackle engineering challenges and explore what it takes to become an Auburn engineer. For ninth graders, the program also marks graduation from the Future Auburn Engineers Club.
The Derby
A hands-on program for sixth through eighth graders. Participants design, build and test crash-worthy vehicles to protect an egg as it races down a track. Students explore engineering concepts through creativity, problem-solving and a crash-test challenge alongside Aubie and Coop.
The Drop
Students in kindergarten through sixth grade spend a Saturday at Auburn University competing in an egg drop competition.
Group Visits
In-person and virtual group visits are available for K–12 schools and organizations interested in learning about engineering. Visits offer opportunities to participate in hands-on engineering demonstrations.
Future Auburn Engineers
E-Day
Auburn Engineering's annual open house introduces thousands of middle and high school students to engineering through demonstrations, activities and opportunities to explore the college.
BeGINN at Auburn
High school seniors learn about the Auburn Engineering admission process, resources available to college students and opportunities awaiting Auburn Engineering graduates.
Future Engineer Fest
Newly admitted engineering students meet and network with their future classmates and hear from the dean of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.
Senior Showcase
This summer event gives rising high school seniors an opportunity to experience a day in the life of an Auburn Engineering student by attending classes, completing labs and learning about the admission process.
Summer Expo
Rising 10th- and 11th-grade students explore engineering disciplines through hands-on learning activities offered across Auburn Engineering departments.
Mentoring and Support
100+ Women Strong
100+ Women Strong helps recruit, retain and reward women in Auburn Engineering. Alumni and friends of the college support students through individual mentoring, professional development presentations, networking events and other programs designed to encourage young women to pursue engineering.
College Leadership
Mario Eden
Dean
Joe T. and Billie Carole McMillan Chair
Maria Auad
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Faculty Development
Charles E. Gavin III Distinguished Professor
Allan David
Associate Dean for Research
John W. Brown Professor
Dean Hendrix
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Program Assessment
Director, Global Programs