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Texas A & M University-Galveston Admission Requirements

Galveston, Texas

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Chances of getting into Texas A & M University Galveston

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
55%
Admission Difficulty for Texas A & M University Galveston
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Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Average 
How hard is it to get into Texas A & M University-Galveston and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Texas A & M University-Galveston is 55%.  It ranks #14 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. Texas A & M University-Galveston is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 848 out of 1,534 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 39 percent (SAT 1100/1270 ACT 22/26). Texas A & M University Galveston typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.44. Of those applicants who were admitted, 60% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Texas A & M University Galveston is a prized outcome for many students.

The Texas A & M University-Galveston application fee is $0 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Texas A & M University Galveston is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

Texas A & M University-Galveston SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1100-1270
Applicants Submitting SAT 
-
SAT Scores for Texas A & M University Galveston
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 550
SAT Math 25th 550
SAT Composite 25th 1100
SAT Scores for Texas A & M University Galveston
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 630
SAT Composite 75th 1270
Average SAT Score 1190

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Texas A & M University Galveston?

Students who get into Texas A & M University Galveston score in the top 41 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1100-1270. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 1100 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 1010. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1190 out of 1600. Texas A & M University-Galveston ranks #16 in Texas for highest average SAT composite score. 0 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Texas A & M University Galveston admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1270 and Above Good >70%
1185 to 1270 Avg + 55%-70%
1100 to 1185 Avg - 39%-55%
1015 to 1100 Reach 25%-39%
Less than 1015 Low <25%
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Texas A & M University-Galveston ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
22-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
-
ACT Scores for Texas A & M University Galveston
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 21
ACT Math 25th 22
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for Texas A & M University Galveston
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 25
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Texas A & M University-Galveston?

Texas A & M University-Galveston regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-26. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #18 in Texas for highest average ACT composite score. 0 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Texas A & M University Galveston.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Texas A & M University Galveston admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >70%
24 to 26 Avg + 55%-70%
22 to 24 Avg - 39%-55%
20 to 22 Reach 25%-39%
Less than 20 Low <25%
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Texas A & M University-Galveston GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.44*
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Texas A & M University Galveston?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Texas A & M University-Galveston. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Texas A & M University Galveston was 3.44 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #33 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 University-Galveston accepts 55% of students who apply.

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*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. 3.44 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Admission Statistics

Texas A & M University Galveston admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 652 882 1,534
Accepted 353 495 848
Acceptance Rate 54% 56% 55%
Enrolled 207 304 511
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 59% 61% 60%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Texas A & M University Galveston is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Texas A & M University Galveston and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Texas A & M University Galveston Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Texas A & M University Galveston
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228714 IPEDS survey data for Texas A & M University Galveston.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Texas A & M University Galveston?

55% of those who apply are granted admission to Texas A & M University-Galveston. Admission competition is low and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Texas A & M University Galveston?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1100 and 1270. 0% 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 Galveston?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 26. 0% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.