Auburn University
Auburn University, AL · Public
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Auburn University admitted 45.9% of applicants university-wide (25,284 of 55,056).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 45.9% | 25,284 | 55,056 |
| In-state | 75.5% | 10,800 | 14,300 |
| Out-of-state | 60.6% | 6,300 | 10,400 |
| International applicants | 69.2% | 900 | 1,300 |
| Men | 47.7% | 10,586 | 22,199 |
| Women | 44.7% | 14,698 | 32,855 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 25,284 admitted students, 6,103 enrolled (24.1% yield).
Auburn University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1260–1390
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 26–31
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.50–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Auburn University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $58,914/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $33,048 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $25,866 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $58,914/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $16,681 |
| $30k–48k | $17,627 |
| $48k–75k | $20,558 |
| $75k–110k | $25,808 |
| Over $110k | $29,547 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Auburn Presidential Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Presidential)
- Auburn Trustee Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Trustee)
- Auburn University Merit Scholarship (Automatic) — $5,000-$15,000 per year (Automatic)
- Auburn University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Non-Resident Tuition Waiver — Out-of-state tuition reduction to in-state level (Merit)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Auburn Presidential Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Presidential)
- Auburn Trustee Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Trustee)
- Auburn University Merit Scholarship (Automatic) — $5,000-$15,000 per year (Automatic)
- International Freshman Scholarship — $4,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Transfer Scholarship — $4,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Freshman War Eagle Scholarship — $2,000 per year (International Aid)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Non-Resident Tuition Waiver — Out-of-state tuition reduction to in-state level (Merit)
Auburn University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Admission Application
- ACT or SAT Scores
- Evaluated High School Transcript
- Evaluated College Transcripts
- Supporting Bank Letter
- Application fee
International applicants
- Admission Application
- ACT or SAT Scores
- Evaluated High School Transcript
- Evaluated College Transcripts
- Supporting Bank Letter
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Auburn University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Why are you interested in Auburn University?300 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $65,337
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 82%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 94.7%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,000
- At graduation
Auburn University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #102
- WSJ: #196
- Forbes: #163
- Niche: #88
- QS: #851
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-02-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Auburn University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (27%), Engineering (16%), Biological & life sciences (12%).
Student–faculty ratio: 21:1 · 34% of class sections have under 20 students.
Auburn University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.