Auburn University

Auburn University is moderately difficult to get into. Auburn University admitted 44% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 45,693 applications received in 2023, 19,988 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to Auburn University, the regular decision application deadline is February 3 and the application fee costs $50.

Auburn University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Auburn University's admissions stats.

Auburn University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	40%
Mean SAT Score	1304
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	16%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	79%
Waitlist	No

Auburn University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Auburn University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 1
Regular Decision	Yes	2 3	–

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Want to Apply Early to Auburn University?

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Auburn University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Auburn University will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 1.

Some students apply early to college because they believe it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Auburn University Admissions

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How To Get Into Auburn University

Getting into Auburn University is moderately difficult. Auburn University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Auburn University accepted 44% of students, around 19,988 from 45,693 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Auburn University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Auburn University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Auburn University

Auburn University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Auburn University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Auburn University

Wondering what factors are considered by Auburn University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Geographical Residence	Important
State Residency	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
First Generation	Important
Recommendation(s)	Considered

Make sure to check with Auburn University for more information on admission factors.

Auburn University Application Requirements

To apply to Auburn University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Auburn University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Auburn University?

Students admitted to Auburn University have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 49% submitted a class rank. At Auburn University 40% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 71% were in the top 25% and 94% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Auburn University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	62.45%
3.75 and 3.99	20.23%
3.50 and 3.74	10.64%
3.25 and 3.49	4.19%
3.00 and 3.24	2%
2.50 and 2.9	0.43%
2.00 and 2.49	0.06%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Auburn University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Auburn University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 16% of Auburn University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 79% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Auburn University?

To be competitive with other Auburn University applicants, you should aim to score between 1240 and 1370 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Auburn University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1370 and 25% of scored lower than 1240, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Auburn University student is 1304.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Auburn University students scored 700 or higher and 75% of students scored 610 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Auburn University students scored 680 or higher, and 75% scored a 610 or higher.

To be most competitive at Auburn University, you should strive to earn between 24 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Auburn University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Auburn University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

More Information on Transferring to Auburn University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Auburn University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Auburn University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Auburn University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Auburn University?

❌ Students who are admitted to Auburn University must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Auburn University accept transfer credits?

✅ Auburn University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Auburn University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Auburn University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Auburn University?

❌ No, Auburn University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Auburn University's acceptance rate?

✅ Auburn University's acceptance rate is 44%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Auburn University?

❌ Auburn University does not offer early decision.

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