Auburn University Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores, GPA

Auburn University is a private research university with an acceptance rate of 75%. Established in 1856, Auburn University has grown into one of the largest universities in the South. Auburn offers a choice of 150 degrees through its 12 colleges and schools. For strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, Auburn was awarded a chapter of the  Phi Beta Kappa  Honor Society. Academics are supported by a 19-to-1  student/faculty ratio. Student life is also active with 500 clubs and organizations. On the athletic front, the Auburn Tigers compete in the NCAA Division I  Southeastern Conference. The university fields eight mens and 11 womens Division I teams. Considering applying to Auburn? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students. Acceptance Rate During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Auburn University had an acceptance rate of 75%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 75 students were admitted, making Auburns admissions process somewhat competitive. Admissions Statistics (2017-18) Number of Applicants 20,742 Percent Admitted 75% Percent Admitted Who Enrolled (Yield) 30% SAT Scores and Requirements Auburn requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 15% of admitted students submitted SAT scores. SAT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile ERW 580 650 Math 570 660 ERW=Evidence-Based Reading and Writing This admissions data tells us that most of Auburns admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Auburn scored between 580 and 650, while 25% scored below 580 and 25% scored above 650. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 570 and 660, while 25% scored below 570 and 25% scored above 660. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1310 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Auburn. Requirements Auburn does not require the SAT writing section. The highest composite SAT score from a single test date will be considered for admission. Auburn does not require SAT Subject tests. ACT Scores and Requirements Auburn requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 84% of admitted students submitted ACT scores. ACT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile English 25 33 Math 23 28 Composite 25 30 This admissions data tells us that most of Auburns admitted students fall within the top 22% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Auburn received a composite ACT score between 25 and 30, while 25% scored above 30 and 25% scored below 25. Requirements Auburn does not require the ACT writing section. Note that Auburn does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered.   GPA In 2018, the average high school GPA for incoming Auburn freshman was 3.89. These results suggest that most successful applicants to Auburn University have primarily A and B grades. Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph Auburn University Applicants Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph. Data courtesy of Cappex. The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Auburn University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account. Admissions Chances Auburn University, which accepts three-quarters of applicants, has a slightly selective admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the schools average ranges, and you have completed the required high school coursework, you have a strong chance of being accepted. Auburns course requirements include four years of English, three years of social studies, three years of math (including Algebra  I and II, and one year of geometry, trigonometry, calculus, or analysis), and two years of science (including one year of biology and one year of a physical science). In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent accepted students. You can see that the great majority of successful applicants had B or higher averages, SAT scores of about 1050 or higher (ERW M), and ACT composite scores of 22 or higher. Higher numbers clearly improve your chances of being accepted to Auburn. All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Auburn University Undergraduate Admissions Office.