Can you get into Auburn University?
Auburn, AL · Public · 26,816 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
45.9%
SAT middle 50%
1260–1390
ACT middle 50%
26–31
Testing
Optional
17% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
81%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What Auburn University actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Essay
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Auburn University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Early ActionDecember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionFebruary 1, 2027
Auburn University fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $34,919, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Auburn University by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$16,681
- $30k–$48k$17,627
- $48k–$75k$20,558
- $75k–$110k$25,808
- Over $110k$29,547
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on Auburn University
Harder to get into
About as selective
Common questions
Auburn University admissions, answered
What is Auburn University's acceptance rate?
Auburn University admits 45.9% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Auburn University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1260 and 1390. A score above 1390 clears the 75th percentile; below 1260, the rest of the application has to carry more weight, or you can apply test-optional.
Is Auburn University test-optional?
Yes, Auburn University is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does Auburn University look for in an application?
Auburn University reports that it weighs grades, course rigor most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Auburn University actually cost?
Sticker price is $34,919, but the average family pays $24,323 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $16,681 per year on average.
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