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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Auburn admits about 1 in 2 applicants (46%). That puts it in the "Very selective" tier, more selective than 86% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 83%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled11 of 100 · 6,103 students
Admitted, went elsewhere35 of 100 · 19,181
Not admitted54 of 100 · 29,772

The funnel

Applied
55,056
Admitted
25,284
Enrolled
6,103

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (48% and 45%).

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24%

Yield

24% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college24%
24%
← 5%higher than 61% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college46%
46%
← More selectivemore selective than 86% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Auburn reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered. Scores are optional. 15% of first-years sent an SAT and 75% an ACT.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Not considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Auburn University
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1325 on the SAT, 155 points above the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1260–1390median 1320
1000110012001300140015001600
Reading & Writing630–690median 660
500600700800
Math630–700median 660
500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

15%

submitted SAT

75%

submitted ACT

At least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1325
1325
← 900higher than 82% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)