Auburn
Auburn University · Auburn, Alabama · Public
Auburn admitted 47% of 59,121 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1280–1370 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 79% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Auburn
Enter a score to see whether Auburn is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (47%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Auburn offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Auburn rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
Important
- Course rigor
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Considered
- Recommendations
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Religion
- Race or ethnicity
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 4.10 GPA. 35% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $35,298 in-state and $56,706 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $24,524 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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