University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD
45% admitted · $14,296/yr after aid
Auburn University
Auburn, AL · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 46%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $25,424
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $73,273
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Auburn University is a public college in Auburn, AL with 26,816 undergraduates. It admits 46% of applicants, and admitted students average 1345 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,424 per year ($19,536 for families earning under $30,000). 82% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $73,273 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 46%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 48,178
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 24,314
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing630–690
200800
SAT Math630–700
200800
ACT Composite26–31
136
What Auburn University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $36,285
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $13,318
- Out-of-state tuition
- $36,022
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,536
- $30–48k$19,065
- $48–75k$21,665
- $75–110k$25,366
- $110k+$30,726
Get a personal estimate with Auburn University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 82%
- Freshman retention
- 95%
- Median earnings
- $73,273
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 26,816
- Student–faculty ratio
- 21:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 14%
- White83%
- Hispanic5%
- Black4%
- Asian3%
Auburn University FAQ
What is Auburn University's acceptance rate?+
Auburn University admits 46% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Auburn University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 630–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 630–700 on SAT Math; the average total is 1345.
What ACT score do you need for Auburn University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–31.
Is Auburn University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Auburn University?+
In Fall 2023, 48,178 students applied to Auburn University and 24,314 were admitted; 5,935 enrolled.
Does Auburn University consider legacy status?+
No. Auburn University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Auburn University require an essay?+
Auburn University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Auburn University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $36,285 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,424.
What is Auburn University's graduation rate?+
82% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 100858 · How we use this data
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