TAMUK Admission Requirements

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TAMUK Admission Overview

TAMUK admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year TAMUK admitted 90.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.45 GPA (B+) and SAT 990-1110. TAMUK 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

TAMUK Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

90.9%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Texas A&M University Kingsville

Acceptance Rate

The TAMUK acceptance rate is 90.9%. Last year, 8,043 of 8,846 applicants were admitted. That is the 55th lowest acceptance rate in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into TAMUK and can you get accepted?

TAMUK 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.

Texas A&M University Kingsville typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.45. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

TAMUK GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.45

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.45

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at TAMUK typically have around a 3.45 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. TAMUK is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #31 in Texas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 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 Texas A&M University Kingsville freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 19.7% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.5% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 17.1% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.9% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.1% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 14.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 4.1% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.6% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

TAMUK SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

990-1110

Freshmen who sent SAT

1%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 510
  • Math 480
  • Composite 990
SAT 25th percentile scores for Texas A&M University Kingsville

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 550
  • Math 560
  • Composite 1110
SAT 75th percentile scores for Texas A&M University Kingsville

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at TAMUK typically score around a 1050 SAT (middle 50% 990–1110) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 49th percentile nationally. TAMUK ranks #41 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 990 to 1110

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SAT policy

TAMUK 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 1050 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 Texas A&M University Kingsville
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1110+ Above 75th >95%
1050 to 1110 Avg + 91%-95%
990 to 1050 Avg - 84%-91%
Below 990 Below mid-50 <84%

What do these figures mean?

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

TAMUK ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Texas A&M University Kingsville

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Texas A&M University Kingsville

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

72% of Texas A&M University Kingsville freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 40% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Texas A&M University Kingsville students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 15%
Top 25% of class 40%
Top 50% of class 72%

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.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Texas A&M University Kingsville admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,781 4,065 8,846
Accepted 4,464 3,579 8,043
Acceptance Rate 93% 88% 91%
Enrolled 623 663 1,286
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 19% 16%

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

Application Requirements

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

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

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

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Texas A&M University Kingsville is $40.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Texas A&M University Kingsville
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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

Admission summary

TAMUK is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 90.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.45 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (990-1110); 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=228705.

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

Last updated: August 2026