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The 150-year old historic towns of Auburn and Opelika combine small-town Southern charm with cultural attractions for an appealing lifestyle. With social life centered on Auburn University, the twin cities have a college-town atmosphere with plentiful nightlife, restaurants and shopping. From football to theater, diverse entertainment abounds.

Auburn University is deeply rooted in the tradition of agriculture, arts, and applied sciences

Since its founding, Auburn University has awarded more than 186,000 degrees at its main campus. Rich in tradition but with visionary direction for the future, Auburn University is nationally renowned for many of its programs and accomplishments, including the invention of the flea pill, super bullet-proof vest, and high-performance dog food that sharpens the ability to detect explosives. Auburn University has graduated six astronauts, including the second woman in space and one of the astronauts featured in the blockbuster hit Apollo 13. AU’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering launched the nation’s first-ever Bachelor of Wireless Engineering program, and faculty from the college received an Academy Award in 2005 for achievements in motion technology for films such as Lord of the Rings and The Polar Express.

The traditions and legends that capture the genuine atmosphere of the Auburn, Alabama region still play a substantial role in influencing daily campus activities. The long standing sports tradition that has earned Auburn University national recognition has become the cornerstone of the legendary Auburn Tigers spirit.

Auburn and Opelika, Alabama are unique and beautiful cities; the transient population of students is almost as large as that of the towns combined. This churn of people and ideas creates an unexpected level of youth, culture, and energy amidst the quiet charm of a small southern community.