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Auburn’s Honors College has been named among the top 50 programs in the nation according to College Transitions, publishers of the guidebook Colleges Worth Your Money. With an overall ranking of 39, Auburn is among a handful of SEC institutions recognized for their honors programs and is the only institution in Alabama included in this year’s rankings.

Published annually, the guide serves as a comprehensive resource for prospective students and their families, offering in-depth insights into a wide range of academic and co-curricular programs. The guide assesses hundreds of honors programs nationwide using carefully chosen criteria, including selectivity, benefits and academic rigor.

 “Auburn is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience that prepares them for their future but empowers them to use their skills and knowledge for societal benefit,” said Provost Vini Nathan. “These rankings are a testament to the efforts of our faculty and staff in providing innovative academic programs across the Honors College. More importantly, they underscore our institution’s dedication to enhancing tangible and meaningful student outcomes.”

Recognized in Excellence

With more than 2,300 students currently enrolled, Auburn’s Honors College carefully considers those students selected to participate in its programs, a factor that significantly contributes to its ability to attract new students each year. In fall 2024, the college will welcome more than 600 new students into its program, boasting an impressive average high school GPA of 4.30 and an ACT score of 31.7.

Recognizing the critical role of selectivity, the rankings highlight Auburn’s success in attracting high-caliber students, along with its competitive benefits that include smaller class sizes, priority registration, undergraduate research and internship opportunities, study and travel experiences, access to graduate-level courses, peer tutoring, and designated housing and study areas.

"We are excited to be named on this list and believe our intentional efforts to elevate our program over the past several years have helped us with this achievement,” said Suzanne Hunter, assistant director of academic affairs for the Honors College. “We look forward to continuing these efforts and supporting President Robert’s institutional goal of creating an exceptional student experience by remaining a top-level honors program."

Comprehensive prograrmming

Since 2010, the Honors College has provided comprehensive programming for its students vying for nationally prestigious scholarships. 2024 marked a milestone for the university as it celebrated its first Churchill Scholarship recipient. This achievement was accompanied by a host of other commendable accolades, with students securing competitive awards, including the Marshall, Goldwater, and Truman Scholarships, along with numerous Fulbright and National Science Foundation Scholarships. Notably, two of the university’s current Rhodes Scholars are former members of the Honors College.

Offering a curriculum provides students with opportunities to enroll in smaller, more in-depth courses within academic programs; students can explore additional disciplines as they fulfill the criteria to be designed for honors scholars, including coursework, hours, course type and GPA.

Established in 1979, 2024 marks the first time Auburn’s program has been ranked by College Transitions. In the summer of 2024, the College will welcome its new director, Laura Stevens. For more information about the Honors College and its programs, visit honors.auburn.edu.