Auburn University Acceptance Rate
Auburn, Alabama · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 48,178
- Admitted
- 24,314
- Yield
- 24.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Auburn University's acceptance rate has fallen from 83.5% in 2014–15 to 50.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 16,958 to 48,178 (+184%) over that period.
Its 50.5% rate makes Auburn University more selective than about 83% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Alabama schools, it is more selective than about 87%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (49.1% for women vs 52.4% for men, a 3.3-point gap). Auburn University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 24.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 16,958 | 14,154 | 83.5% | 4,592 |
| 2015–16 | 19,414 | 15,077 | 77.7% | 4,902 |
| 2016–17 | 18,256 | 14,704 | 80.5% | 4,529 |
| 2017–18 | 18,072 | 15,168 | 83.9% | 4,836 |
| 2018–19 | 20,742 | 15,645 | 75.4% | 4,783 |
| 2019–20 | 20,205 | 16,300 | 80.7% | 4,808 |
| 2020–21 | 17,946 | 15,266 | 85.1% | 4,914 |
| 2021–22 | 27,619 | 19,660 | 71.2% | 5,311 |
| 2022–23 | 45,693 | 19,988 | 43.7% | 5,303 |
| 2023–24 | 48,178 | 24,314 | 50.5% | 5,935 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 28,552 | 14,024 | 49.1% |
| Men | 19,626 | 10,290 | 52.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 630–690 | 17% |
| SAT Math | 610–690 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–31 | 71% |
How Auburn University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Auburn University's acceptance rate?
Auburn University's acceptance rate is 50.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (24,314 admitted of 48,178 applicants).
Is Auburn University test optional?
Auburn University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Auburn University?
Auburn University received 48,178 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 24,314.
What SAT score do you need for Auburn University?
Admitted students at Auburn University typically scored 630–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 610–690 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Auburn University getting harder to get into?
Auburn University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.5% in 2014–15 to 50.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.auburn.edu/.