Auburn University SAT and ACT scores
Auburn, AL · public college · 26,874 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Auburn University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Auburn University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Auburn University scored 1260 to 1390, with an average of 1345. A score at or above 1330 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Auburn University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 26 to 31. A 31 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Auburn University require the SAT or ACT?
Auburn University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Auburn University accept the CLT?
Auburn University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Alabama with similar scores
- University of Alabama at BirminghamSAT 1210–1450
- University of Alabama in HuntsvilleSAT 1210–1410
- The University of AlabamaSAT 1170–1400
- University of MobileACT 22–28
- Samford UniversitySAT 1070–1250
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Clemson UniversitySAT 1240–1410
- College of the Holy CrossSAT 1240–1410
- Fairfield UniversitySAT 1260–1390
- Fisk UniversitySAT 1140–1510
- The University of the SouthSAT 1260–1390
- University of ConnecticutSAT 1210–1440
More about Auburn University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Auburn University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026