Auburn University
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Auburn University

Auburn University

Create. Design. Build.

Dudley Hall and Commons, 362 Duggar Concourse, Auburn, AL 36849, USA

About Auburn University

Established in 1907, Auburn University's architecture curriculum was among the first in the nation and the first in the South. The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (APLA) encompasses programs in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Environmental Design. APLA is dedicated to a professional education model that emphasizes design and planning creativity, social responsibility, historical perspective, technical competence, and global environmental consciousness, preparing students for leadership roles. The College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) employs design thinking and building skills to address contemporary challenges, focusing on equitable and sustainable solutions for the built environment across various scales. The college enrolls over 1,800 students globally, taught by accomplished faculty with significant industry experience and innovative research. Small class sizes promote critical thinking, inventive processes, and practical methods to tackle current and future social, cultural, political, and environmental issues.
Program NameDetails
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Bachelor

A five-year, NAAB-accredited professional degree committed to providing focused and comprehensive professional education in architectural design. The program exposes students to career possibilities within a rapidly changing practice context.

5 Years
N/A
In-State: $11,500 - $16,500/year, Out-of-State: $31,500 - $36,500/year. Approximately $37,596 per year.
Deadline: Priority Admission: November 1, Final Deadline: January 15.
Bachelor of Interior Architecture
Bachelor

Students apply for admission during their second year of the Architecture Program, pursuing both degrees concurrently. The curriculum prepares graduates as specialists in shaping the exteriors and interiors of design environments.

5 years (concurrent with B.Arch) + 2 summers
N/A
See Undergrad Handbook
Deadline: N/A
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA)
Bachelor

Prepares students for careers as landscape architects who will imagine, design, and build the 21st century's landscapes. The program provides the tools to engage many of the most pressing issues the world faces today.

4 years
N/A
See Undergrad Handbook
Deadline: N/A
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
Master

A graduate-level program focused on landscape architecture. The studio-focused curriculum allows students to explore contemporary issues and directly engage landscapes and communities.

Typically 3 years
N/A
Graduate Tuition – In State: $11,500 - $16,500, Graduate Tuition – Out of State: $31,500 - $36,500
Deadline: N/A
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design
Bachelor

A flexible, multi-disciplinary degree that includes core environmental design courses, directed electives, and free electives. Students are encouraged to earn one or two minors, and two summers of coursework are required for the environmental design workshop series.

N/A
N/A
See Undergrad Handbook
Deadline: N/A
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
PhD

The PhD program admits students once a year in the Fall semester only. A Summer admission may be granted to those students that are required to take the foundation courses before the commencement of the doctorate program.

N/A
N/A
N/A
Deadline: November 30, 2025 (for Fall 2026 intake, if seeking a graduate assistantship). March 15, 2026 (for Fall 2026 intake, if not seeking a graduate assistantship)

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Alumni
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Programs
Accreditations & Affiliations
The Bachelor of Architecture degree program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) with an eight-year term, effective January 1, 2017. The next accreditation visit is in 2024. The Landscape Architecture program will pursue accreditation and anticipates eligibility in 2025.
Admissions
46%
Acceptance Rate
Deadlines
graduate
phd_fall_2026_assistantship_applicants: November 30, 2025
phd_fall_2026_non_assistantship_applicants: March 15, 2026
undergraduate
early_action: December 1
regular_decision: February 1
Requirements
graduate: GPA of 2.75 to 3.0 out of 4.0 (80-84%) and competitive GMAT/GRE scores (GRE: 153) are generally expected. Research experience, work experience, and letters of recommendation also carry significant weight.
undergraduate: High school GPA of at least 3.6 (90%) is generally expected. Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), class rank, course rigor, and extracurricular involvement are considered. No portfolio is required for pre-architecture admission.

Auburn University Academic FAQ

Auburn University is Create. Design. Build.

The acceptance rate for Auburn University is 46%, reflecting the selectivity of its academic programs.

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Auburn University provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Bachelor of Interior Architecture, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design.

The institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 16-to-1 for architecture studios; 20-to-1 university-wide (Fall 2022)., ensuring personalized mentorship and studio culture.

Auburn University is situated in Auburn, United States, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, Auburn University holds accreditations from: The Bachelor of Architecture degree program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) with an eight-year term, effective January 1, 2017. The next accreditation visit is in 2024. The Landscape Architecture program will pursue accreditation and anticipates eligibility in 2025..