Trajecta score
+6.6 since '20Ranked #153 of 2,375
5-year trend
56.3 · #272
2020
55.2 · #567
2021
61.5 · #207
2022
61.6 · #217
2023
62.9 · #184
2024
Academic Profile
60/ 100
Career Outcomes
71/ 100
Student Success
76/ 100
Affordability
58/ 100
Academic Investment
70/ 100
Access & Equity
31/ 100
Academic Profile
60
Career Outcomes
71
Student Success
76
Affordability
58
Academic Investment
70
Access & Equity
31
AI Fit Analysis
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Cost / Net Price
$35k / $24k
SAT Avg
1,345
Retention
95%
Grad Rate
81%
Admissions
Test Scores
Scores represent the midpoint of enrolled students, not a cutoff.
Finances
Tuition
In-State Tuition
$12,890
per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,922
per year
Out-of-state premium: +$22,032/yr
Aid & Debt
Pell Grant Share
13%
undergraduates receiving Pell
Federal Loan Share
26%
students borrowing
Median Debt
among completers
$21,000
Admissions Factors
Self-reported by the school in its Common Data Set (section C7) — the school's own statement of which application factors matter in its admissions decisions.
4.09
average high school GPA of enrolled freshmen (weighted) · 100% reporting
Source: Common Data Set 2024-2025, what Auburn University reports weighing in admissions.
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Rigor of secondary school record: Important | |||
| Class rank | Class rank: Not Considered | |||
| Academic GPA | Academic GPA: Very Important | |||
| Standardized test scores | Standardized test scores: Very Important | |||
| Application essay | Application essay: Very Important | |||
| Recommendation(s) | Recommendation(s): Considered | |||
| Interview | Interview: Not Considered | |||
| Extracurricular activities | Extracurricular activities: Important | |||
| Talent/ability | Talent/ability: Important | |||
| Character/personal qualities | Character/personal qualities: Important | |||
| First generation | First generation: Important | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | Alumni/ae relation: Important | |||
| Geographical residence | Geographical residence: Important | |||
| State residency | State residency: Important | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered | |||
| Volunteer work | Volunteer work: Important | |||
| Work experience | Work experience: Important | |||
| Level of applicant's interest | Level of applicant's interest: Important |
Supplemental Essays · 2026-27
school's admissions site ↗Personal Statement
OptionalNo stated limitYour personal statement is your chance to show us who you are. In your statement, you can share: Personal Experiences and Journey: Important life events, challenges you've overcome and personal growth. Aspirations and Motivations: Your future goals, why you want to go to college and why you're interested in Auburn. Community Contributions: How you've contributed to your community. Character and Values: What makes you unique, your values and your perspective on life. Connection to Auburn: We also want to know about your connection with Auburn University. We value students who show a genuine interest in becoming part of the Auburn Family.
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Methodology
The Trajecta Score (0–100) blends six dimensions of public college data into one comparable number, then nudges it by how much data each school reports. Selectivity tiers are separate — they’re based purely on a school’s admission rate.
Read the full methodologyMedian earnings 10 years out, earnings vs. a high-school grad, and loan repayment.
Admission selectivity and the incoming class’s SAT / ACT scores.
Average net price after aid and the typical debt of graduates.
Graduation rate and first-year retention.
Instructional spending and faculty salaries per student.
Share of Pell-grant students and reliance on federal loans.
Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and IPEDS. Figures are the most recent reported and may lag a year or two. This tool is read-only and not personalized — inside the Trajecta app, scores are tailored to your profile as a fit score.
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