Applying to Auburn

Acceptance RateSAT Median
50.00% 1,310
Auburn University's acceptance rate is 50.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 48,178 students applied and 24,089 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
Auburn's acceptance rate places 2nd out of 26 Alabama colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,310 and the ACT score is 28 at Auburn. Auburn's SAT score ranks 2nd out of 16 Alabama colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Auburn, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Auburn University is 50.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.00%. 19,626 men and 28,552 women applied to Auburn and 10,206 men and 13,990 women students were accepted.
Among them, 2,858 men and 3,078 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Auburn.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Auburn
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants48,17819,62628,55200
Admitted24,08910,20613,99000
Enrolled5,7812,8583,07800
Acceptance Rate 50.00%52.00%49.00%--
Yield 24.00%28.00%22.00%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Auburn University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 1,024 students (17% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 4,211 students (71%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Auburn.
The median SAT score is 1,310 with 660 SAT EBRW and 650 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 690 and the 25th percentile is 630. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 690 and 25th percentile is 610 .
The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 25 at Auburn. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 28.
The SAT and ACT scores at Auburn University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Auburn
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total124013101380
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing630660690
SAT Math610650690
ACT Composite252831
ACT Math242629
ACT English252833
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Auburn University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Auburn. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Auburn University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Auburn Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of Auburn University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Auburn.
Admission Information for Applying to Auburn
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$60
Admission Informationwww.auburn.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.auburn.edu/admissions/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice), Doctoral (Other)
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