Texas A&M University is very difficult to get into. The university admitted 62% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 43,757 applications received in 2023, 27,301 students were offered admission.
If you are applying to Texas A&M University, the regular decision application deadline is December 1 and the application fee costs $75.
Students who apply to Texas A&M University for fall should hear back from Texas A&M University by March 31.
The following is an overiew of some of Texas A&M University's admissions stats.
Texas A&M University 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
---|---|
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 61% |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 76% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 24% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for Texas A&M University.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | No | – | – |
Early Decision II | – | – | – |
Early Action | Yes | October 15 | – |
Regular Decision | Yes | 12 1 | March 31 |
Texas A&M University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.
🗓️ The Early Action deadline is October 15.
Some students apply early to increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.
➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Texas A&M is a very difficult school to get into. Texas A&M evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.
In 2022, Texas A&M accepted 62% of all applicants, around 27,301 of the 43,757 students who applied.
Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Texas A&M, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.
For applicants who are not residents of Texas, getting into Texas A&M University is very difficult.
It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
Texas A&M University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.
Wondering what factors are considered by Texas A&M University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
---|---|
Class Rank | Very Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Very Important |
Talent/Ability | Very Important |
Academic GPA | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Application Essay | Important |
Geographical Residence | Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Important |
State Residency | Important |
Volunteer Work | Important |
Work Experience | Important |
First Generation | Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Considered |
Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Considered |
Make sure to check with Texas A&M University for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Texas A&M University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Texas A&M University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Other Requirements | – | – | √ | Apply Texas application, minimum SAT math score of 550 or ACT math score of 24 for the College of Engineering |
Transcript(S) of College Record | – | – | – | – |
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | – | – | – |
Transcript of High School Record | √ | – | – | – |
Texas A&M University has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.
Out of all students that were admitted, 76% submitted a class rank. At Texas A&M University 61% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 88% were in the top 25% and 98% were in the top 50%.
At Texas A&M University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
---|---|
4.0 GPA | – |
3.75 and 3.99 | – |
3.50 and 3.74 | – |
3.25 and 3.49 | – |
3.00 and 3.24 | – |
2.50 and 2.9 | – |
2.00 and 2.49 | – |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Texas A&M University directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Texas A&M University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 76% of Texas A&M University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 24% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Texas A&M University applicants, you should aim to earn between 1160 and 1380 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Texas A&M University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1380 and 25% of scored lower than 1160, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Texas A&M University students scored 710 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Texas A&M University students scored 680 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.
To be most competitive at Texas A&M University, you should strive to earn between 25 and 31 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Texas A&M University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.
A 25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Texas A&M University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 25.
For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Texas A&M University.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1.
Transfer students can enroll in Texas A&M University during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Winter Term
• Spring Term
• Winter Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Texas A&M University?
❌ Students who are admitted to Texas A&M University must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.
Does Texas A&M University accept transfer credits?
✅ Texas A&M University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Texas A&M University accepts:
• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES
Does Texas A&M University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Texas A&M University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Texas A&M University?
❌ No, Texas A&M University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.
What is Texas A&M University's acceptance rate?
✅ Texas A&M University has an acceptance rate of 62%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Texas A&M University?
❌ Texas A&M University does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Texas A&M? Texas A&M is a very selective institution. The Texas A&M acceptance rate is 62%. This means that the institution accepts 62 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Texas A&M is Dec 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Texas A&M is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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