Auburn University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Auburn, AL · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 46% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 630–690 reading and writing, 630–700 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 26–31 composite
  • Average net price: $24,524 a year (2022–23)
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Auburn University GPA requirements

Auburn University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Auburn University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Auburn University acceptance rate

Auburn University admitted 25,284 of 55,056 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 46%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Auburn University is a public 4-year university in Auburn, Alabama, with 27,907 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Auburn University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing630660690
SAT Math630660700
ACT Composite262931
ACT English252933
ACT Math242629
15% submitted SAT scores and 75% submitted ACT scores, as Auburn University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1345 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Auburn University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Auburn University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Auburn University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,524 a year at Auburn University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into Auburn University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Auburn University admitted 46% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA do you need to get into Auburn University?

Auburn University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How selective is Auburn University?

Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Auburn University admitted 46% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What is Auburn University's acceptance rate?

Auburn University's acceptance rate was 46% for fall 2024: it admitted 25,284 of 55,056 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

What are Auburn University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Auburn University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 630–690 in reading and writing and 630–700 in math; ACT composite 26–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Auburn University require the SAT or ACT?

Check Auburn University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Auburn University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 15% sent SAT scores and 75% sent ACT scores.

How much does GPA matter at Auburn University?

A lot: Auburn University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What do students pay at Auburn University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,524 a year at Auburn University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Auburn University give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Auburn University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does Auburn University consider legacy status?

No. Auburn University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Auburn University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Auburn UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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