A&M Commerce Admission Requirements

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A&M Commerce Admission Overview

A&M Commerce admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year A&M Commerce admitted 92.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (B+) and SAT 910-1150 / ACT 18-24. A&M Commerce is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

A&M Commerce Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

92.2%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for East Texas A&M University

Acceptance Rate

The A&M Commerce acceptance rate is 92.2%. Last year, 9,801 of 10,625 applicants were admitted. That is the 56th lowest acceptance rate in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

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

A&M Commerce is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

East Texas A&M University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

A&M Commerce GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.36

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.36

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at A&M Commerce typically have around a 3.36 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. A&M Commerce is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #41 in Texas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled East Texas A&M University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 5.13% Good
3.75 to 3.99 17.58% Good
3.50 to 3.74 21.65% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 19.67% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.25% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 15.48% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 4.54% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.7% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

A&M Commerce SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

910-1150

Freshmen who sent SAT

35%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 480
  • Math 430
  • Composite 910
SAT 25th percentile scores for East Texas A&M University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 580
  • Math 570
  • Composite 1150
SAT 75th percentile scores for East Texas A&M University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at A&M Commerce typically score around a 1030 SAT (middle 50% 910–1150) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 45th percentile nationally. A&M Commerce ranks #45 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 910 to 1150

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

A&M Commerce is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1030 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at East Texas A&M University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1150+ Above 75th >96%
1030 to 1150 Avg + 92%-96%
910 to 1030 Avg - 86%-92%
Below 910 Below mid-50 <86%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

A&M Commerce ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

13%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 16
  • Math 16
  • Composite 18
ACT 25th percentile scores for East Texas A&M University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 23
  • Math 24
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for East Texas A&M University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at A&M Commerce typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. A&M Commerce places #32 among colleges in Texas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to A&M Commerce without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at East Texas A&M University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
24+ Above 75th >96%
21 to 24 Avg + 92%-96%
18 to 21 Avg - 86%-92%
Below 18 Below mid-50 <86%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

75% of East Texas A&M University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 38% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted East Texas A&M University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 16%
Top 25% of class 38%
Top 50% of class 75%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

Open the A&M Commerce chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

East Texas A&M University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 6,607 4,018 10,625
Accepted 6,144 3,657 9,801
Acceptance Rate 93% 91% 92%
Enrolled 669 533 1,202
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 15% 12%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

East Texas A&M University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

349

Applicants have 349 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at East Texas A&M University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

A&M Commerce is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 92.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (910-1150); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=224554.

GPA calculator: East Texas A&M University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026