Chances of getting into Texas A & M University College Station
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
| 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 acceptance rate at Texas A&M is 63%. It ranks #26 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. Texas A&M is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 27,125 out of 42,872 applicants were admitted.
The school has very high admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 24 percent (SAT 1160/1380 ACT 26/32). Texas A & M University College Station typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.68. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. 41% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The Texas A&M application fee is $75 and applications are due by Dec 1.
Testing Requirements
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Texas A & M University College Station is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19.
Texas A&M SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 580 |
| SAT Math 25th | 580 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1160 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 680 |
| SAT Math 75th | 700 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1380 |
| Average SAT Score | 1270 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Texas A & M University College Station?
Texas A & M University College Station typically prefers applicants to be in the top 31 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1160 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 1050. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1270 out of 1600. Texas A&M ranks #6 in Texas and #145 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 61 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1380 and Above | Good | >74% |
| 1270 to 1380 | Avg + | 63%-74% |
| 1160 to 1270 | Avg - | 50%-63% |
| 1050 to 1160 | Reach | 37%-50% |
| Less than 1050 | Low | <37% |
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Texas A&M ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 24 |
| ACT Math 25th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 26 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 33 |
| ACT Math 75th | 30 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 32 |
| Average ACT Score | 29 |
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 26 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 18 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 23 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 29 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 32 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #4 in Texas and #128 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score. 39 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Texas A & M University College Station.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 32 and Above | Good | >74% |
| 29 to 32 | Avg + | 63%-74% |
| 26 to 29 | Avg - | 50%-63% |
| 23 to 26 | Reach | 37%-50% |
| Less than 23 | Low | <37% |
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Texas A&M GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into Texas A & M University College Station?
Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Texas A&M. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Texas A & M University College Station was 3.68 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #10 in Texas for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Texas A&M accepts 63% of students who apply.
*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.68 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.
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High School Class Rank
65.84% 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 | 65.84% |
| Top 25% of class | 91.53% |
| Top 50% of class | 99% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 21,845 | 21,027 | 42,872 |
| Accepted | 13,554 | 13,571 | 27,125 |
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 65% | 63% |
| Enrolled | 5,517 | 5,593 | 11,110 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 41% | 41% | 41% |
Fall 2022 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2022 has passed. Applications were due on Dec 1, 2021.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Texas A & M University College Station is $75.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Texas A & M University College Station and what student information is used for 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.
FAQs
Does Texas A & M University College Station prefer SAT or ACT?
61% of students submit their SAT scores to Texas A&M. 39% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Texas A & M University College Station?
63% of those who apply are granted admission to Texas A&M. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Texas A & M University College Station?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1160 and 1380. 61% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Texas A & M University College Station?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 32. 39% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.