Need info about the average ACT scores for Auburn University

Hey there. So I'm a junior planning to apply to Auburn University next year. I took the ACT recently and was wondering, what's the average ACT score for incoming freshmen at Auburn? Are my scores competitive enough? Thanks heaps!

Hello! As of the most recent available data, the middle 50% ACT range for Auburn University is between 25 and 30. This means that 25% of admitted students are below a 25, and 25% are above a 30. The University doesn't publish an average score, but you can infer that it's likely around the mid- to high-20s because most students fall within the middle 50% range.

What this implies is that if your ACT score is within that bracket, you're in a reasonably competitive position for admission, all other factors of your application being equal. However, if it's significantly below the lower end of the range (25), it can be more challenging. If you're under that lower end, you might consider retaking the ACT if you think you could improve, while also ensuring the rest of your application is strong.

Auburn is currently test optional, so you are able to withhold test score if you don't feel they're a true representation of your abilities. Why not use CollegeVine's free chancing calculator to evaluate whether your test scores strengthen or weaken your application: https://www.collegevine.com/admissions-calculator? You can chance your odds of admission with and without test scores to judge how helpful they'll be in applying to Auburn.

Remember that your test scores are just one piece of your application. Auburn, like many universities, uses a holistic review process. This means the admissions committee will be considering every element of your application - from your academic performance, your extracurricular involvement, essays, and letters of recommendation. Make sure that all these other aspects represent you well.

In any case, putting effort into improving your ACT score, or focusing on the other aspects of your application, will give you a better chance not only at Auburn but also at other schools you may be interested in. Best of luck with your application!