- Acceptance rate: 92% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 480–580 reading and writing, 430–570 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $11,902 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. East Texas A&M University reviews each application.
East Texas A&M University GPA requirements
East Texas A&M University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and East Texas A&M University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
East Texas A&M University acceptance rate
East Texas A&M University admitted 9,801 of 10,625 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 92%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
East Texas A&M University (formerly Texas A & M University Commerce) is a public 4-year university in Commerce, Texas, with 9,992 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered East Texas A&M University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 480 | 540 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 24 |
| ACT English | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1076 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What East Texas A&M University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
East Texas A&M University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,902 a year at East Texas A&M University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into East Texas A&M University with a 3.0 GPA?
East Texas A&M University admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into East Texas A&M University?
East Texas A&M University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at East Texas A&M University?
East Texas A&M University's acceptance rate was 92% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,801 of 10,625 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is East Texas A&M University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. East Texas A&M University admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does East Texas A&M University require the SAT or ACT?
No. East Texas A&M University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 35% sent SAT scores and 13% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do East Texas A&M University students have?
The middle 50% of East Texas A&M University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–580 in reading and writing and 430–570 in math; ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at East Texas A&M University?
A lot: East Texas A&M University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does East Texas A&M University consider legacy status?
No. East Texas A&M University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does East Texas A&M University accept AP credit?
Yes. East Texas A&M University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at East Texas A&M University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,902 a year at East Texas A&M University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: East Texas A&M UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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