When you apply to Auburn, the Admissions Staff carefully assesses your academic potential. Each application is given personal consideration.

Admission standards are based on the quality of your high school grades as well as your score on either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Auburn University requires that all incoming freshmen provide test scores, including the writing portion, from either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) . No preference is given for either test and the highest score will be used for admission purposes. Transcript evaluation utilizes a 4.0 scale. A weighted GPA is utilized when included in the high school transcript.


To give you some estimates on the quality of students accepted to Auburn University and a better understanding of the admission competition, here are the performance averages for our Fall 2007 class. The average ACT score for Fall 2007 was 24.8 (National average: 20.9) and the average SAT for Fall 2007 was 1170 (National average: 1013). The average high school GPA is 3.61. While the decision is based upon test scores and high school GPA, students must have completed course requirement in their high school curriculum.

Prospective students may apply for Summer/Fall 2009 beginning June 1 by submitting:

Admissions decisions are based upon the evaluation of a number of criteria and are based upon meeting the needs and capacity requirements of Auburn University. Decisions will be made beginning October 1. After October 1, applicants will receive notification of their admission status approximately 4 to 6 weeks after completing the application process.

 

The answer will depend on the number and quality of students who apply this year. It also depends on our evaluation of each applicant's credentials. Plus, we have to take into account the limited number of places in the Freshman Class of 2008. Competition for these spaces will ultimately set the standards.

To give you some estimates on the quality of students accepted to Auburn University and a better understanding of the admission competition, here are the performance averages for our Fall 2006 class. The average ACT score for Fall 2006 was 24.3 (National average: 20.9) and the average SAT for Fall 2006 was 1170 (National average: 1013). The average high school GPA is 3.56.
While the decision is based upon test scores and high school GPA, students must have completed course requirement in their high school curriculum. These include:

 

Transfer Requirements

 

A minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale on all college work attempted and eligibility to re-enter the institution last attended are required for transfer admission. Transfer applicants who were not eligible for admission to Auburn upon graduation from high school must present a minimum of one year's work (30 semester hours). All transfer students who have attempted one year's work must have earned a cumulative 2.5 grade point average in at least 30 credit hours of standard academic courses as required in Auburn University's Liberal Education Program  (core curriculum). These 30 hours must include at least three quarter hours in each o f the following areas:

Entrance examinations may be required of applicants requesting transfer from colleges with which the University has had little or no experience.

 

Some academic departments have additional transfer requirements. The College of Engineering  limits enrollment of students to its various curricula. The criteria include an overall grade point average of 2.5 and the completion of the first mathematics course listed in the chosen curriculum with a grade of C or better. Transfer applicants to the Building Science program in the College of Architecture, Design and Construction  must have a minimum 2.8 grade point average. The Interior Design program in the College of Human Sciences  requires an additional application for admission into the program.

 

The amount of transfer credit and advanced standing allowed will be determined by the appropriate dean and the registrar. The dean will determine acceptance of D grades. Credit in freshman English is allowed only on grades of C or better. The maximum credit allowed for work completed in a junior or community college will not exceed the number of hours required in the first two years of the student's curriculum at Auburn.

 

Students transferring from unaccredited institutions or programs may be granted provisional credit. When such credit is allowed, the final amount of credit will be determined upon completion by the student of one year of course work at Auburn University. If a C average is not achieved, the amount of credit will be reduced in proportion to the number of hours in which the student fails to earn a C average or better.

 
All questions about admission requirements for freshmen or transfers should be referred to the Office of Undergraduate Recruiting at (334)844-6425 (out-of-state) or 1-800-AUBURN9 (in-state) or admissions@auburn.edu

Where do I send my transcripts, test scores and other documents?

All application materials should be sent to:

Admissions Processing
108 Mary Martin Hall
Auburn University, AL  36849

Phone Number:  334.844.6425
Fax Number:  334.844.2585