Texas A & M University-College Station Admission
Application Fee
$75
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
62.65%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
45.91%
Freshmen Enrollment
12,490
SAT Scores
1,270
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 43,422 students have applied and 27,203 students have allowed to admit to Texas A & M University-College Station (Acceptance rate: 62.65%). TAMU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 45.91 % where 12,490 students have finally enrolled out of 27,203 admitted students.
TAMU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The University of Texas at Austin and University of Virginia-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 29.06%).
TAMU enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 41.55%).
How to Apply to Texas A & M University-College Station
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply TAMU. TAMU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.tamu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.tamu.edu/freshman/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://financialaid.tamu.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://tuition.tamu.edu/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://aggie.tamu.edu/financial-aid/veterans |
| Athletic | https://registrar.tamu.edu/Catalogs,-Policies-Procedures/Student-Right-to-Know |
| Disability Service | https://disability.tamu.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at TAMU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Texas A & M University-College Station is 1,270 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Texas A & M University-College Station is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,418). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M University-College Station | 1,270 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,418 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,075 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Texas A & M University-College Station, 9,745 students submitted SAT scores (78% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,270 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 630 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 580 | 640 | 710 |
| Total | 1,150 | 1,270 | 1,390 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Texas A & M University-College Station, 2,750 students submitted ACT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 28 | 31 |
| English | 23 | 28 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 27 | 30 |
TAMU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Texas A & M University-College Station. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |