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Auburn Admission Requirements

Auburn University, Alabama

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Chances of getting into Auburn University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
71%
Admission Difficulty for Auburn University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Auburn and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Auburn is 71%.  It ranks #7 in Alabama for lowest rate of acceptance. Auburn is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 19,660 out of 27,619 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 26 percent on standardized admission tests. Auburn University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.97. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Auburn application fee is $50 and applications are due by Jan 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Auburn University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

Auburn SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1160-1320
Applicants Submitting SAT 
15%
SAT Scores for Auburn University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 590
SAT Math 25th 570
SAT Composite 25th 1160
SAT Scores for Auburn University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 650
SAT Math 75th 670
SAT Composite 75th 1320
Average SAT Score 1240

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Auburn University?

Auburn University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "recommended".

Students who get into Auburn University score in the top 31 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1160-1320.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Auburn University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1320 and Above Good >82%
1240 to 1320 Avg + 71%-82%
1160 to 1240 Avg - 56%-71%
1080 to 1160 Reach 40%-56%
Less than 1080 Low <40%
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Auburn ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
25-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
84%
ACT Scores for Auburn University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 24
ACT Math 25th 23
ACT Composite 25th 25
ACT Scores for Auburn University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 33
ACT Math 75th 29
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Auburn?

Auburn University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "recommended".

Auburn regularly accepts students who score 25 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 22 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 25-31.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Auburn University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >82%
28 to 31 Avg + 71%-82%
25 to 28 Avg - 56%-71%
22 to 25 Reach 40%-56%
Less than 22 Low <40%
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Auburn GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.97
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Auburn University?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Auburn. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Auburn University was 3.97 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #1 in Alabama for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Auburn accepts 71% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Auburn University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 51.1% Avg +
3.75 to 3.99 21.2% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 16.2% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 7.1% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 3.6% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 0.7% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.1% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

62% of Auburn University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Auburn University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 31%
Top 25% of class 62%
Top 50% of class 90%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Auburn University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 16,021 11,598 27,619
Accepted 11,645 8,015 19,660
Acceptance Rate 73% 69% 71%
Enrolled 2,888 2,423 5,311
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 25% 30% 27%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Auburn University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Auburn University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Auburn University Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Auburn University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100858 IPEDS survey data for Auburn University.

FAQs

Does Auburn University prefer SAT or ACT?

15% of students submit their SAT scores to Auburn. 84% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Auburn University?

71% of those who apply are granted admission to Auburn. Admission competition is low and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Auburn University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1160 and 1320. 15% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Auburn University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 25 and 31. 84% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.