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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Auburn University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

46
%
Acceptance rate
3.9
Average High School GPA
1305
SAT Midpoint
February 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Auburn University?

46%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Auburn accepted 46% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 55,054 people applied and 25,284 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
14698 / 32855 (45%)
Men
10586 / 22199 (48%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Auburn University:

100%
86.0
72.0
58.0
44.0
30.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

24%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 24% ended up enrolling at Auburn University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Auburn University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Auburn considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • State Residency

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Auburn University?

3.9
Average High School GPA
1305
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended Auburn University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.9. 35% of freshmen who attended Auburn were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 67% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
64%
3.75-3.99
20%
3.50-3.74
11%
3.25-3.49
4%
3.00-3.24
1%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

17%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

71%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
620
Math Mean
656
75th Percentile
700
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
630
Verbal Mean
649
75th Percentile
690
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1260
Composite Mean
1305
75th Percentile
1380

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Auburn University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
May 1
Application notification
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