Auburn Admission Requirements
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Auburn Admission Overview
Auburn admission requirements are competitive. Last year Auburn admitted 45.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.97 GPA (A) and SAT 1260-1390 / ACT 26-31. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Auburn requires the SAT or ACT for 2026-27.
Auburn Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for Auburn University
Acceptance Rate
The Auburn acceptance rate is 45.9%. Last year, 25,284 of 55,056 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in Alabama.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Auburn and can you get accepted?
Auburn is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Auburn University typically 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. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Auburn GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.97Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
AAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.97
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Auburn typically have around a 3.97 GPA (A) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades.
51% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #1 in Alabama for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 4.0 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Auburn Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Auburn University requires official ACT or SAT scores for a complete freshman application for summer and fall 2027. Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Auburn accepts the ACT Superscore Report and calculates a superscore for the SAT and individual ACT score reports; the best testing result is used for admission and scholarship review.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.auburn.edu/admissions/prospective-students/freshmen/index.php
Auburn SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1260-1390Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
15%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 630
- Math 630
- Composite 1260
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 690
- Math 700
- Composite 1390
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Auburn typically score around a 1330 SAT (middle 50% 1260–1390) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 90th percentile nationally. Auburn ranks #2 in the state of Alabama and #168 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1260 to 1390
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2026-27. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1330 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Auburn ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
26-31Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
75%25th Percentile Scores
- English 25
- Math 24
- Composite 26
75th Percentile Scores
- English 33
- Math 29
- Composite 31
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Auburn typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 26–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Auburn places #1 among colleges in Alabama and #198 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 26 to 31
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2026-27. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
62% of Auburn University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 31% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Auburn University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 1, 2027Days left to Apply
154Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Auburn University is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Auburn is test-required for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 45.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.97 GPA (about an A average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100858.
GPA calculator: Auburn University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026