More selective than 91% of Alabama colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
17% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 71% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Auburn University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Auburn University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Auburn University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 630 | 690 |
| SAT math | 630 | 700 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1260 | 1390 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Auburn University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 46% | 630–690 | 630–700 | 26–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 50% | 630–690 | 610–690 | 25–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Auburn University compared with other Alabama colleges?
Auburn University has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of West Alabama | 43% | 35% | $12,684 |
| 2 | Oakwood University | 45% | 45% | $25,669 |
| 3 | Auburn University | 46% | 82% | $24,323 |
| 4 | Tuskegee University | 49% | 55% | $35,013 |
| 5 | University of Montevallo | 54% | 54% | $17,683 |
| 6 | Alabama A & M University | 58% | 24% | $17,621 |
| 7 | Stillman College | 62% | 25% | $15,258 |
| 8 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | 69% | 64% | $18,796 |
| 9 | Huntingdon College | 69% | 48% | $22,566 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Alabama colleges →
Who enrolls at Auburn University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Auburn University admissions questions
What is the Auburn University acceptance rate?
Auburn University accepts 46% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 24,314 of 48,178 applicants were admitted.
Does Auburn University require the SAT or ACT?
Auburn University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 17% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 71% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Auburn University?
The middle 50% of Auburn University enrolled first-year students scored 1260–1390 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Auburn University?
24% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (5,935 of 24,314).
Is Auburn University getting harder to get into?
Auburn University accepted 46% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 50% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Auburn University overview