You've made the grades and done your college research. Now is the time to apply for admission and take that first step toward joining the Auburn Family. We're here to help you through the admissions process. We'll guide you through what's required, important deadlines, how to submit your application and more.
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Applying for admission is the first step, and we’re here to walk you through the process. Check out the checklist, deadlines and requirements for applying to Auburn, and all you need to know to make applying easy and stress-free. You’ll apply as a freshman applicant if you are a current high school senior or recent high school graduate who has never enrolled in college.
Auburn University is a test-preferred institution; we recommend that students take and submit official ACT and SAT scores for admissions. Freshman admission is evaluated comprehensively, considering demonstrated academic achievement in high school coursework, course rigor, and grade trends in addition to student engagement and service. While we encourage students to submit standardized test scores, they are not required to be considered for admission or scholarships.
Applying Without a Test Score
Applicants with at least a 3.6 GPA and unable to test will be reviewed holistically through our test-optional pathway. Any valedictorian or salutatorian from an accredited Alabama school with 50 or more graduates will also qualify for admission.
For Summer and Fall 2025, Admission Decisions will be released in rounds. Early Action Decisions include rounds 1-4. For scholarship consideration, you must have a complete applicant file by any of the early action decision rounds. Regular decision deadline is February 1. Early action decisions are non-binding. To be considered, you must have a complete application file by the materials received date listed below.
Decision Rounds
| Decision Type | Required Materials Received By | Decision Released |
| Round 1 | Mid-September | Mid-October |
| Round 2 | Mid-October | Mid-November |
| Round 3 | Mid-November | Mid-December |
| Early Action Round 4 | December 1, 2024 | Early-February |
| Regular | February 1, 2025 | Early March |
To be considered for an admission decision, you must have a complete application file consisting of the items below:
Traditional Applicants
Paid the $50 non-refundable application fee.*
Official ACT/SAT test scores sent from the testing agency.**
Uploaded copy of your high school transcript(s).
Test-optional Applicants
Minimum 3.6 cumulative GPA.***
Paid the $50 non-refundable application fee.*
Uploaded copy of your high school transcript(s).
* In both the Common App and Auburn’s admission application, you will select the fee waiver option if you qualify. Auburn University does not require any additional documentation.
**Starting Fall 2024, Auburn University will accept the ACT Superscore Report. Auburn will calculate a superscore for the SAT and any individual score reports from ACT. Only your best testing result will be used for admissions and scholarship consideration.
***If your GPA is not on a 4-point weighted scale or on a 100-point scale, Auburn will recalculate your GPA. If the recalculated GPA is less than a 3.6 GPA, official test scores will be required to receive an admissions decision.
Auburn University reviews freshman applications utilizing a comprehensive review process. Each application is given personal consideration that values academic achievements, unique qualities, and potential contributions to the Auburn community. The admissions committee will evaluate multiple factors in their review, but academic performance in high school is the primary predictor of success. The review will also include assessing high school coursework, particularly core subjects, grade trends, grades in relevant disciplines, and overall GPA among other factors.
Freshman Profile
As a guideline, the middle 50% profile for students enrolling in Fall 2023 was:
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | 23-30 | 26-30 |
| SAT | 1210-1380 | 1240-1360 |
| GPA | 3.81-4.29 | 3.87-4.32 |
| Overall Acceptance Rate | ||
| 50% | ||
The ideal candidate will have achieved an academic GPA at or above our middle 50% GPA, demonstrated academic excellence and participated in challenging coursework during high school.
Early Action - Preliminary Academic Review
We select our freshman class through an evaluation that includes a preliminary academic review of an applicant’s academic performance. Our initial review focuses on the rigor of classes, GPA, and test scores as well as a deeper dive into a whole student. We consider the mix of in-state and out-of-state students and as a land-grant institution, our mission is to serve Alabama residents. Academic factors in our review include:
Regular Decision - Comprehensive Review
We select our freshman class through a comprehensive review process.
Understanding Auburn University's Admissions Process
Auburn University uses a comprehensive review to identify exceptional students who demonstrate the greatest potential for success and embody the Auburn Creed. We look for students who excel academically and demonstrate strong commitments to leadership, service, personal growth, and a genuine connection to Auburn—truly reflecting the values of the Auburn Creed. Our review considers a wide range of your experiences and achievements. Here is what we consider:
Academic Rigor and Performance
We care about your academic journey and achievements. Here's how we evaluate this:
Engagement and Service
Being active in your community is key to the Auburn experience. We assess your:
Personal Statement - Optional
Your personal statement is your chance to show us who you are. In your statement, you can share:
Auburn University extended the test-flexible option for first-year students who would start in Fall 2025. Applicants with at least a 3.6 GPA and unable to test will be reviewed holistically through our test-optional pathway.
Official Test Scores
Your official test scores are required for a completed application. O fficial test scores must be submitted directly from the testing agency.
Auburn University School codes are:
Superscoring
Starting Fall 2024, Auburn University will accept the ACT Superscore Report. Auburn will calculate a superscore for the SAT and any individual score reports from ACT. Only your best testing result will be used for admissions and scholarship consideration.
Dates & Deadlines
Below are important dates and deadlines for undergraduate admissions.
August 1: Admission application available.
Mid-September: Early Action Admission Round 1
Mid-October decision released.
Mid-October: Early Action Admission Round 2
Mid-November decision released.
Early November: AUSOM Scholarship application available for admitted students.
Mid-November: Early Action Admission Round 3
Mid-December decision released.
Mid-November: Begin awarding Merit Scholarships awards to accepted students
Official ACT/SAT required for merit scholarship consideration.
December 1, 2024: Final Early Action Admission Deadline
Must have complete applicant file by this date for scholarship consideration. Early-February decision released.
January 10, 2025: ACT/ SAT Test Score Received Deadline
All official test scores must be received by Auburn for scholarship consideration. Scores received after this date will not be used for scholarship consideration.
February 1, 2025: Regular Admission Deadline
Early March decision released.
February 14, 2025: Financial Aid and Scholarship Priority Deadline
May 1, 2025: Enrollment deposit deadline
Spring Deadline
July 1, 2024: Application for admission available.
November 1, 2024: Admission Application deadline
December 1, 2024: Enrollment Deposit deadline
*The FAFSA is the only form a student is required to complete to be considered for student assistance from any of the Title IV HEA programs, except for information needed to ensure the student’s eligibility for such assistance (e.g., information needed to complete verification or to demonstrate compliance with the student eligibility provisions of the HEA and the regulations). Additional information, if requested, will be listed on the student’s AU Access My Finances page after we receive the results of the FAFSA. For additional information, visit auburn.edu/finaid.
You can submit your admissions application online at auburn.edu/admissions or through the Common Application . Choose the application you're most comfortable with; there's no preference given to either application. We highly encourage you to submit the application you start, filling out both applications may delay your application from being processed. A completed application file includes a submitted admissions application, an application fee or fee waiver, your high school transcript and official ACT/SAT scores.
Official Transcripts
We encourage all documents to be uploaded in the application or sent electronically through the following services: Parchment, National Clearing House, SCOIR or Scribbles. If you are unable to send documents through these services, don't hesitate to get in touch with your high school counselor, admission advisor or mail the official copy to the address below:
Admission Processing
1550 East Glenn Ave, Suite 1210
Auburn, AL 36849
Your Personal Data
The Personal Data that Undergraduate Admissions and the Graduate School collect may be shared internally with academic units, Alumni Affairs and other school officials with a legitimate educational interest. Data may also be shared with third party partners in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) that we have contracted with in order to perform services for the institution.
Optional Information
By federal law, the submission of certain information at the time of application for admission is optional. These items include social security number, ethnicity, date of birth and sex. At Auburn University, this information is used for reporting, record keeping and data validation.
Disciplinary/Criminal History
All applicants for admission to Auburn University are required to disclose on the admission application prior criminal conduct and prior educational misconduct. The University reviews all applications in which a student discloses misconduct at an educational institution and/or in which a student discloses prior criminal conduct to determine whether the admission of the applicant is in the best interest of the University. Affirmative disclosures do not result in automatic denial of admission.
Incomplete Information
Applicants who fail to give complete and accurate responses to the conduct section of the admission application may be subject to denial of admission, or if already admitted, may be subject to rescission of admission.
New and returning applications for admission to Auburn University indicating a record of previous misconduct at an educational institution or criminal conduct will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the University’s Disclosure Review Committee.
Applicants will be required to provide additional information to the University for consideration. This information may include but is not limited to, copies of criminal disposition records, background checks and screenings, and educational and disciplinary records. Applicants may also be asked to provide information releases. All information requested from the applicant must be received by the University at least 30 days in advance of the first day of the semester. The committee reviews applicants whose files are complete and meet all other admissions criteria. The University shall make a determination within 45 days of the receipt of all requested information.
The University may deny an applicant admission if, upon review of all available information, it is determined that denial of admission or re-admission of the applicant is in the best interest of the University.
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