
Auburn University’s overall acceptance rate has shown a significant decline over recent years. For the application year 2023, the acceptance rate was 50.46%, with 48,179 applicants and 24,315 admitted, down from 71.2% in 2021 with 27,619 applicants. The rate further decreased from 85% in 2020 and 80.6% in 2019, indicating growing competition among applicants. Historical data reveals that from 2014 to 2022, Auburn's acceptance rates fluctuated between 43.7% and 85%, reflecting a more selective admissions process in recent years.