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Auburn University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Auburn University admits about 45.9% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1260–1390 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 27–31 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 45.9%
SAT range 1260-1390
Net price $25,424
Graduation rate 82.1%

Auburn University At a Glance

LocationAuburn, Alabama
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment26,816
Acceptance Rate45.9%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)630-690
SAT Range (Math)630-700
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1260-1390
Average SAT (Combined)1345
ACT Range26-31
Average Net Price$25,424/yr
Tuition (In-State)$13,318/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$36,022/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate82.1%
Full-Time Retention Rate94.8%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$73,273
Median Debt at Completion$19,500

How Auburn University Compares

Auburn University is more selective than about 84% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 26,816 students, it is larger than about 77% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Auburn University's acceptance rate?

Auburn University's acceptance rate is about 45.9%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Auburn University?

Admitted students at Auburn University typically report a combined SAT score between 1260 and 1390 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Auburn University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Auburn University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Auburn University?

The average net price reported for Auburn University is $25,424 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Auburn University's official site.