Texas A&M Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Texas A & M University College Station
Acceptance Rate
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 school has a 68% acceptance rate ranking it #33 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 24,343 out of 36,000 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 26 percent. Texas A & M University College Station typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 46% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
Can you get in?
Find out which students are getting accepted at Texas A&M, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
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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 | 590 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1170 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 680 |
| SAT Math 75th | 700 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1380 |
| Average SAT Score | 1280 |
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 requires applicants to be in the top 29 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1170 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 1060. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1280 out of 1600. The school ranks #7 in Texas 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 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1380 and Above | Good | >78% |
| 1275 to 1380 | Avg + | 68%-78% |
| 1170 to 1275 | Avg - | 56%-68% |
| 1065 to 1170 | Reach | 42%-56% |
| Less than 1065 | Low | <42% |
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 | 24 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 25 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 32 |
| ACT Math 75th | 30 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 31 |
| Average ACT Score | 28 |
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 31 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #6 in Texas 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 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 31 and Above | Good | >78% |
| 28 to 31 | Avg + | 68%-78% |
| 25 to 28 | Avg - | 56%-68% |
| 22 to 25 | Reach | 42%-56% |
| Less than 22 | Low | <42% |
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Texas A&M GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
You will need very good grades in high school to get into Texas A & M University College Station. 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 #8 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 68% 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.
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% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 17,843 | 18,157 | 36,000 |
| Accepted | 11,784 | 12,559 | 24,343 |
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 69% | 68% |
| Enrolled | 5,295 | 5,838 | 11,133 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 45% | 46% | 46% |
Admission 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 |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| T |
The University of Texas at DallasRichardson, Texas |
| O |
University of Oklahoma Norman CampusNorman, Oklahoma |
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?
68% 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 1170 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 25 and 31. 39% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
