Auburn University

Auburn, AL · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Auburn University reported a 50.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Auburn University is a public 4-year institution in Auburn, AL, with an SAT reference of 1320 and an ACT reference of 29. The historical average net price is $24,323 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

50.5%

48,178 applicants

SAT reference

1320

Combined score

ACT reference

29

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$24,323

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Auburn University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)124013201390
ACT (composite, 1–36)252931

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

80.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

94.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

26,816

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Auburn University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,681
$30,001 – $48,000$17,627
$48,001 – $75,000$20,558
$75,001 – $110,000$25,808
$110,000+$29,547

Top Majors at Auburn University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing1,526
Engineering945
Biological & Biomedical Sciences600
Health Professions357
Communication & Journalism266
Education238
Psychology212
Family & Consumer Sciences207
Agriculture & Natural Resources199
Computer & Information Sciences188

Financial Aid at Auburn University

About Auburn University

Official website: https://www.auburn.edu/

Admissions: https://www.auburn.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Auburn University

What is the acceptance rate at Auburn University?

Auburn University reported a 50% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 48,178. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Auburn University?

The historical 50% acceptance rate suggests Auburn University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Auburn University?

The imported historical records for Auburn University include an SAT reference value of 1320 and an ACT reference value of 29. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Auburn University?

The stored historical average net price at Auburn University is $24,323 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 81%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $11,644 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Auburn University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Auburn University is 81%. its stored first-year retention rate is 95%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Auburn University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Auburn University?

Auburn University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on December 1, 2026, Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 16, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Auburn University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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