- Acceptance rate: 91% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.43, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- SAT, middle 50%: 510–550 reading and writing, 480–560 math
- Average net price: $10,474 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Texas A & M University Kingsville reported: an average GPA of 3.43 (2024–25) and an acceptance rate of 91% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Texas A & M University Kingsville reviews each application.
Texas A & M University Kingsville average GPA
Texas A & M University Kingsville reported an average high school GPA of 3.43 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Texas A & M University Kingsville acceptance rate
Texas A & M University Kingsville admitted 8,043 of 8,846 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 91%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Texas A & M University Kingsville is a public 4-year university in Kingsville, Texas, with 5,386 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Texas A & M University Kingsville 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 | 510 | 520 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 530 | 560 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1050 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Texas A & M University Kingsville 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 RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Texas A & M University Kingsville 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 $10,474 a year at Texas A & M University Kingsville 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 a 3.0 GPA good enough for Texas A & M University Kingsville?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Texas A & M University Kingsville admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers 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 Kingsville?
It's one factor among several: Texas A & M University Kingsville requires high school record. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How selective is Texas A & M University Kingsville?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Texas A & M University Kingsville admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Texas A & M University Kingsville's acceptance rate?
Texas A & M University Kingsville's acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,043 of 8,846 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Texas A & M University Kingsville look for?
Texas A & M University Kingsville doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.43, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What are Texas A & M University Kingsville's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Texas A & M University Kingsville's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–550 in reading and writing and 480–560 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Texas A & M University Kingsville require the SAT or ACT?
Check Texas A & M University Kingsville's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Texas A & M University Kingsville was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 1% sent SAT scores.
How much does Texas A & M University Kingsville cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,474 a year at Texas A & M University Kingsville in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Texas A & M University Kingsville give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Texas A & M University Kingsville 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 Kingsville consider legacy status?
No. Texas A & M University Kingsville doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Texas A & M University Kingsville's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Texas A&M University-KingsvilleU.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.
- Texas A & M University Kingsville Common Data Set 2024–25Texas A & M University Kingsville: average high school GPA of first-year students.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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