Texas A & M University College Station Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

College Station, TX · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 57% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 580–690 reading and writing, 570–710 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 25–31 composite
  • Average net price: $21,610 a year (2022–23)

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Texas A & M University College Station GPA requirements

Texas A & M University College Station 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 Texas A & M University College Station hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Texas A & M University College Station acceptance rate

Texas A & M University College Station admitted 31,397 of 54,669 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 57%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Texas A & M University College Station is a public 4-year university in College Station, Texas, with 60,710 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Texas A & M University College Station in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing580630690
SAT Math570640710
ACT Composite252831
ACT English242833
ACT Math242730
79% submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores, as Texas A & M University College Station reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1280 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Texas A & M University College Station looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
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
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Texas A & M University College Station's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Texas A & M University College Station 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 $21,610 a year at Texas A & M University College Station 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

Is it easy to get into Texas A & M University College Station?

Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Texas A & M University College Station admitted 57% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What are Texas A & M University College Station's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Texas A & M University College Station's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–690 in reading and writing and 570–710 in math; ACT composite 25–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can I get into Texas A & M University College Station with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Texas A & M University College Station admitted 57% 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.

How much does GPA matter at Texas A & M University College Station?

A lot: Texas A & M University College Station requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank and essay or personal statement. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at Texas A & M University College Station?

Texas A & M University College Station's acceptance rate was 57% for fall 2024: it admitted 31,397 of 54,669 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA does Texas A & M University College Station look for?

Texas A & M University College Station 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.

Is Texas A & M University College Station test optional?

Yes. Texas A & M University College Station considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 79% sent SAT scores and 21% sent ACT scores.

Does Texas A & M University College Station give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Texas A & M University College Station awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does Texas A & M University College Station consider legacy status?

No. Texas A & M University College Station doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Texas A & M University College Station?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,610 a year at Texas A & M University College Station in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Texas A & M University College Station's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Texas A&M University-College StationU.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.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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