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Your chances of getting into Texas A&M University College Station

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

62.6%
Admission Difficulty for Texas A&M University College Station
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Texas A&M is 62.6%.  Its admission rate is the 21st lowest in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Texas A&M and can you get accepted?

Texas A&M is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 27,203 out of the 43,422 who applied were admitted.

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 or better. 46% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Texas A&M?

63% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Texas A&M University College Station you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.68 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1270 on the SAT
  • Score 28 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class

Texas A&M GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.68*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

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

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Texas A&M are to have around a 3.68 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

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.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Texas A&M is 3.68 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #13 in Texas for highest average GPA.

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*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.68 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Texas A&M SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1150-1390

Applicants Submitting SAT 

78%
SAT Scores for Texas A&M University College Station
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 570
Math 25th Percentile 580
Composite 25th Percentile 1150
SAT Scores for Texas A&M University College Station
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 680
Math 75th Percentile 710
Composite 75th Percentile 1390
Average SAT Score 1270

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Texas A&M University College Station?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Texas A&M is 1270 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1150-1390. Students who get into Texas A&M University College Station score in the top 32 percent of all SAT test takers..  Texas A&M ranks #8 in the state of Texas and #232 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1270 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Texas A&M regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1150 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1150, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1030, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 78 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1270, you have around a 63% chance of being admitted. A 1390 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 76% chance of getting in.

Texas A&M University College Station admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1390 and Above Good >76%
1270 to 1390 Avg + 63%-76%
1150 to 1270 Avg - 47%-63%
1030 to 1150 Reach 32%-47%
Less than 1030 Low <32%
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Texas A&M ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

25-31 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

22%
ACT Scores for Texas A&M University College Station
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 23
Math 25th Percentile 24
Composite 25th Percentile 25
ACT Scores for Texas A&M University College Station
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 33
Math 75th Percentile 30
Composite 75th Percentile 31
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Texas A&M?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Texas A&M is 28, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 25 and 31.  The school ranks #6 in Texas and #235 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 28. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 25 and score in the score in the top 22 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 22.

22 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Texas A&M University College Station.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Texas A&M for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 28 score has around 63% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 76% with a 31 ACT score.

Texas A&M University College Station admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >76%
28 to 31 Avg + 63%-76%
25 to 28 Avg - 47%-63%
22 to 25 Reach 32%-47%
Less than 22 Low <32%
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High School Class Rank

60% of Texas A&M University College Station freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Texas A&M University College Station students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 60%
Top 25% of class 89%
Top 50% of class 98%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Texas A&M University College Station admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 21,415 22,007 43,422
Accepted 13,160 14,043 27,203
Acceptance Rate 61% 64% 63%
Enrolled 5,772 6,718 12,490
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 44% 48% 46%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Dec 1, 2024

Days left to Apply

10

Applicants have 10 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Dec 1, 2024.

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?

Texas A&M University College Station Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Texas A&M University College Station
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Texas A&M is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.68 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1270 on the SAT and 28 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024