Chances of getting into Texas A & M University College Station
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
70.5%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very High | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into Texas A&M and can I get accepted? The school has a 71% acceptance rate ranking it #39 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 25,866 out of 36,669 applicants were admitted making Texas A&M a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 22 percent. Only 45% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top ten percent of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1210-1420Applicants Submitting SAT
55%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 620 |
| SAT Math 25th | 590 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1210 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 700 |
| SAT Math 75th | 720 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1420 |
| Average SAT Score | 1320 |
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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Texas A & M University College Station?
Texas A & M University College Station typically requires applicants to be in the top 23 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1210 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1100. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1320 out of 1600. The school ranks #9 in Texas for highest average SAT composite score. 55 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1420 and Above | Good | >81% |
| 1315 to 1420 | Avg + | 71%-81% |
| 1210 to 1315 | Avg - | 59%-71% |
| 1105 to 1210 | Reach | 46%-59% |
| Less than 1105 | Low | <46% |
Texas A&M ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
25-30Applicants Submitting ACT
45%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 23 |
| ACT Math 25th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 25 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 31 |
| ACT Math 75th | 29 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 30 |
| Average ACT Score | 27 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Texas A&M?
Admission data indicates that Texas A&M regularly accepts students with ACT's of 25 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 22 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 22 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 28 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 30 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #8 in Texas for highest average ACT composite score. 45 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Texas A & M University College Station.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 30 and Above | Good | >82% |
| 27 to 30 | Avg + | 71%-82% |
| 25 to 27 | Avg - | 62%-71% |
| 23 to 25 | Reach | 51%-62% |
| Less than 23 | Low | <51% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Texas A & M University College Station has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
High School Class Rank
53% of Texas A & M University College Station freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 53% |
| Top 25% of class | 78% |
| Top 50% of class | 85% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 15% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 18,234 | 18,435 | 36,669 |
| Accepted | 12,687 | 13,179 | 25,866 |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 71% | 71% |
| Enrolled | 5,549 | 6,090 | 11,639 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 44% | 46% | 45% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Texas A & M University College Station and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228723 IPEDS survey data for Texas A & M University College Station.
