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Auburn University
About 46 in 100 applicants get into Auburn University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Auburn University sits in Auburn proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. It carries a land-grant charter — the 1862 mandate that ties it to agricultural and practical education.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $110,927 four years out. Faculty pay averages $147,888 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 26,816 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 94.8% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1240 and 1380 — above the AL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Auburn University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Auburn University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1240 and 1380; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 630 | 660 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 650 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Auburn University received 48,178 applications and admitted 24,314 (50.5%), with 5,935 enrolling.
How Auburn University compares
| Auburn University | Alabama median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 45.9% | 74.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,890 | $12,535 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $65,337 | $44,312 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Auburn University student earns $65,337 — 47% above the Alabama median of $44,312 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Auburn University prices by residency: $12,890 in-state versus $34,922 out-of-state — a $22,032 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
26,816 undergraduates make Auburn University a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
82% of Auburn University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 27.1 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $12,890 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Auburn University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $110,927 |
| Chemical Engineering | $106,726 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $102,756 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $99,799 |
| Industrial Engineering | $99,441 |
| Architectural Engineering | $97,759 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,246 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $91,087 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,222 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,352 |
| Applied Mathematics | $83,741 |
| Biology, General | $83,053 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,323 |
| International Business | $80,076 |
| Civil Engineering | $79,778 |
| Marketing | $74,702 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | $74,411 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $74,392 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,228 |
| Economics | $72,617 |
| Architecture | $72,420 |
| Interior Architecture | $69,657 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $68,939 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $68,658 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $67,413 |
| Public Administration | $66,141 |
| Forestry | $64,704 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $64,370 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $63,419 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $63,298 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,178 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $62,807 |
| Environmental Design | $62,697 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $61,609 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $59,202 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,636 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $56,579 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $55,544 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $55,508 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $55,331 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $54,449 |
| Animal Sciences | $53,117 |
| Plant Sciences | $52,104 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $52,063 |
| Psychology, General | $50,633 |
| Social Work | $50,156 |
| Music | $49,555 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,258 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,474 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $46,242 |
| History | $46,133 |
| Journalism | $44,704 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $44,158 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | $40,076 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,566 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,025 |
Median earnings for these 56 Auburn University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $65,337 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 30 additional Auburn University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Auburn University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1240–1380 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 45.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Auburn University's acceptance rate?
50.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 24,314 admitted from 48,178 applicants.
How much does Auburn University cost?
In-state tuition is $12,890; out-of-state students pay $34,922. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Auburn University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $65,337 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Alabama
- Alabama A & M University — 58% admitted
- University of West Alabama — 42.6% admitted
- University of Montevallo — 53.8% admitted
- Oakwood University — 45.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.