Texas A&M University

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.

Texas A&M University Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Texas A&M University Application Deadlines

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

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Considering Applying Early to Texas A&M University?

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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.

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More on Texas A&M University Admissions

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Is Texas A&M University Hard To Get Into?

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.

Transferring to Texas A&M University

It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Texas A&M University?

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.

Admissions Factors at Texas A&M University

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.

Texas A&M University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

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	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Texas A&M University?

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%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

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.

Standardized Test Scores

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.

What is a Good SAT Score for Texas A&M University?

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.

More Information on Transferring to Texas A&M University

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

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Texas A&M University Admissions FAQs

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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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