Auburn University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Auburn's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Auburn acceptance rate by year
27,724 of 59,121 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 45.9% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 59,121 | 27,724 | 46.9% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 55,056 | 25,284 | 45.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 48,178 | 24,314 | 50.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 45,693 | 19,988 | 43.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 27,619 | 19,660 | 71.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 17,946 | 15,266 | 85.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 20,205 | 16,300 | 80.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 20,742 | 15,645 | 75.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 18,072 | 15,168 | 83.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 18,256 | 14,704 | 80.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 19,414 | 15,077 | 77.7% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Auburn deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Auburn Application or Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Auburn's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early action Apply by Decisions By round: mid-October, mid-November, mid-December; final round (December 1) early February
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions Early March
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Auburn
Auburn offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Auburn
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
- 4.064.0%
- 3.75–3.9920.3%
- 3.50–3.7410.4%
- 3.25–3.493.8%
- 3.00–3.241.2%
- 2.50–2.990.3%
- Below 2.500.1%
What counts
What Auburn weighs
From section C7 of Auburn's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essays
Important
- Course rigor
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First-generation status
- Alumni relation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Demonstrated interest
Considered
- Recommendations
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Religious affiliation
Cost
What Auburn costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Auburn's net price calculator.
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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Auburn's 46.9%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Auburn admissions
What is Auburn's acceptance rate?
Auburn admitted 27,724 of 59,121 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 46.9%. That is up from 45.9% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Auburn test-optional for 2026–27?
No. Auburn requires the SAT or ACT from first-year applicants for 2026–27.
When are Auburn's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early action: December 1, 2026; Regular decision: February 1, 2027. Check Auburn's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Auburn?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1280–1370 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 19% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1370 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- Auburn University Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Auburn first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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