

AUM's Warhawks compete in NCAA Division II athletics as members of the Gulf South Conference. Varsity offerings include sports such as basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis and volleyball, with teams and eligibility determined by the athletics department.
Varsity competition is different from recreational play. Students who want to be active without joining an NCAA roster should look at the campus's current recreation and intramural offerings, which may vary by term. The presence of a sport in a general campus-activities listing does not mean AUM fields a varsity team in it; in particular, applicants should not infer that AUM has varsity football from such a listing.
AUM offers student organizations as a way to participate in campus activities outside class. Options span interests such as academic subjects, professional development, cultural life, service, student leadership and the arts; the active roster and meeting schedules can change each term.
Student government provides one route for involvement in campus issues. A student-run newspaper, theater activities and choral groups offer other ways to contribute or perform. Applicants interested in a particular club should check its current recognition and activity rather than assume that a previously listed organization still meets regularly.
AUM enrolled about 5,100 students in the reported institutional data. Its student body includes first-time undergraduates, transfer students and students at other stages of study, so the campus is not made up solely of recent high school graduates.
In the reported entering group, 364 students were first-time degree-seeking undergraduates and 274 were transfer-in degree-seeking undergraduates. About 81% of students were Alabama residents, underscoring the university's regional enrollment base. Enrollment counts and demographic categories can come from different reporting periods or populations, so figures from separate reports should not be treated as parts of one exact total.
For a prospective student, the mix matters more than any single label: AUM serves people entering directly from high school as well as people arriving with college credit or balancing education with responsibilities beyond campus. Students should evaluate the course schedule and support services for their own circumstances.
Student life at AUM reflects both a residential campus and a substantial commuting population. The reported housing data indicate that most students commute, which can make daytime activities, study spaces and scheduling particularly important to everyday participation.
Orientation, campus programming, recreation and student-support services give newcomers ways to meet people and find help outside class. The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 13 to 1, but that institution-wide measure does not predict the size of any particular lecture, laboratory or clinical group. Students comparing majors should look at how their own required courses are taught and scheduled.
The AUM Library provides research and study support for university students. Its physical collections and study areas are complemented by online research materials, including databases and academic publications used for coursework.
Students can seek help finding and evaluating sources, using library materials and locating items needed for a project. Access to licensed electronic resources may depend on university credentials, especially when working off campus. For a particular assignment, students should check the library's current hours, borrowing rules and options for obtaining material not held locally.
Total enrollment
5217Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
359Member of Athletic Associations
NCAATotal staff
238 full time, 71 part timeVeterans affair office
NoData last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.