TAMUK Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Can I get into TAMUK? The school has a 84% acceptance rate. Last year, 5,651 out of 6,717 applicants were admitted making Texas A & M University Kingsville an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has very easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 63 percent. Texas A & M University Kingsville typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
84% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 510 |
| SAT Math 25th | 510 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1020 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 620 |
| SAT Math 75th | 580 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1200 |
| Estimated Average SAT | 1110 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Texas A & M University Kingsville?
Texas A & M University Kingsville typically requires applicants to be in the top 57 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1020 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 930. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1110 out of 1600. 45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1200 and Above | Good | >90% |
| 1110 to 1200 | Avg + | 84%-90% |
| 1020 to 1110 | Avg - | 76%-84% |
| 930 to 1020 | Reach | 64%-76% |
| Less than 930 | Low | <64% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 15 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 17 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 21 |
| ACT Math 75th | 22 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 22 |
| Estimated Average ACT | 19 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into TAMUK?
Admission data indicates that TAMUK regularly accepts students with ACT's of 17 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 69 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. 55 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Texas A & M University Kingsville.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 22 and Above | Good | >91% |
| 19 to 22 | Avg + | 84%-91% |
| 17 to 19 | Avg - | 77%-84% |
| 15 to 17 | Reach | 69%-77% |
| Less than 15 | Low | <69% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need above average high school grades to get into Texas A & M University Kingsville. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Texas A & M University Kingsville was 3.3 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school grades are above the average 3.3 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as TAMUK accepts 84% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 21% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 20% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 16% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 18% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 19% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 5% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
76% of Texas A & M University Kingsville freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 9% |
| Top 25% of class | 35% |
| Top 50% of class | 76% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 24% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 2% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,508 | 3,209 | 6,717 |
| Accepted | 2,931 | 2,720 | 5,651 |
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 85% | 84% |
| Enrolled | 486 | 607 | 1,093 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 17% | 22% | 19% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Texas A & M University Kingsville 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 | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228705 IPEDS survey data for Texas A & M University Kingsville.
