Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama · Public
Acceptance Rate: 46%
Admissions
Applications & Enrollment
59,121
Applicants
46.89%
Acceptance Rate
27,724
Admitted
6,112
Enrolled
| Breakdown | Men | Women | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 23,647 | 35,474 | — | 59,121 |
| Admitted | 11,568 | 16,156 | — | 27,724 |
| Enrolled | 2,838 | 3,274 | — | 6,112 |
SAT / ACT Information
| Test | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Composite | 1280 | Not Reported | 1370 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 630 | Not Reported | 700 |
| SAT Math | 620 | Not Reported | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | Not Reported | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | Not Reported | 30 |
| ACT English | 25 | Not Reported | 33 |
| ACT Writing | 6 | Not Reported | 7 |
19%
SAT Submission Rate
72%
ACT Submission Rate
Test policy: Test-optional. SAT and ACT scores are considered if submitted; latest score receipt date for fall admission is February 1.
GPA & Class Rank
4.1
Average High School GPA
99.95%
First-Year Students Submitting GPA
34% submitted · Top 10%: 35% · Top 25%: 65% · Top 50%: 93%
Class Rank
Early Decision / Early Action
| Plan | Details |
|---|---|
| Early Decision | Not offered |
| Early Action | Early Action offered (non-restrictive) |
| Application Deadline | November 1 |
| Notification Date | December 1 |
How This College Evaluates Applicants
Based on Common Data Set section C7.
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Student Profile
Enrollment
28,953
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,219
Graduate Enrollment
35,172
Total University Enrollment
Full-time undergraduate: 26,076 · Part-time undergraduate: 2,877
Undergraduate Demographics
| Demographic | Students | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 23,999 | 82.9% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 1,440 | 5% |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 1,100 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 984 | 3.4% |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 841 | 2.9% |
| Nonresidents / International | 366 | 1.3% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 119 | 0.4% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 81 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 23 | 0.1% |
Geographic Distribution
366 (1.3%)
Nonresident / International Undergraduate Students
Financial Aid
60%
Demonstrated Need Met
Not Reported
Institutional Need-Based Grants/Scholarships
Not Reported
Total Need-Based Aid Awarded
Average Aid
| Student Group | Average Aid Package | Average Need-Based Scholarship/Grant |
|---|---|---|
| First-Time, Full-Time First-Year Students | $14,687 | $12,038 |
| All Full-Time Undergraduates | $13,176 | $10,667 |
The aid package includes all need-based aid (grants, loans, and work-study), while the scholarship/grant figure is gift aid that does not need to be repaid.
Financial aid figures reported in the 2025–26 Common Data Set are final 2024–25 numbers. Average need met for all full-time undergraduates is 51%.
Academics
Student / Faculty Ratio
21:1
Student/Faculty Ratio
Based on 30,342 students and 1,464 faculty.
📚 Top 5 Majors
Commonly declared majors — not a ranking or an exhaustive list of programs offered.
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
| Field | Percentage of Bachelor's Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business/Marketing | 27.56% |
| Engineering | 15.64% |
| Biological/Life Sciences | 11.68% |
| Health Professions | 5.66% |
| Communication/Journalism | 3.82% |
| Agriculture | 3.71% |
| Education | 3.49% |
| Psychology | 3.47% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 3.31% |
| Computer & Information Sciences | 3% |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 2.73% |
| Social Sciences | 2.47% |
Total bachelor's degrees awarded: 6,089
Graduation & Retention
94.2%
First-Year Retention
Fall 2024 Cohort
61.7%
4-Year Graduation
Fall 2019 Cohort
82%
6-Year Graduation
Fall 2019 Cohort
Data Source & Transparency
Data sourced from the Auburn University Common Data Set 2025–26 (financial aid data year 2024–25).
Data Year: 2025–26 · Last Updated: August 5, 2026
Figures not drawn from the Common Data Set are attributed separately where applicable. Visit Auburn University