Can you get into Texas A&M University-College Station?
College Station, TX · Public · 59,615 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
57.4%
SAT middle 50%
1150–1400
median 1260
ACT middle 50%
25–31
median 28
Testing
optional
78% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
84%
within six years
Reported by the college
What Texas A&M University-College Station actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Recommendations
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Texas A&M University-College Station considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $32,696, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Texas A&M University-College Station by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$12,784
- $30k–$48k$13,317
- $48k–$75k$17,435
- $75k–$110k$26,520
- Over $110k$30,660
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on Texas A&M University-College Station
Harder to get into
About as selective
Common questions
Texas A&M University-College Station admissions, answered
What is Texas A&M University-College Station's acceptance rate?
Texas A&M University-College Station admits 57.4% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Texas A&M University-College Station?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1150 and 1400. A score above 1400 clears the 75th percentile; below 1150, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is Texas A&M University-College Station test-optional?
Yes, Texas A&M University-College Station is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does Texas A&M University-College Station look for in an application?
Texas A&M University-College Station reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, class rank, test scores, essay most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Texas A&M University-College Station actually cost?
Sticker price is $32,696, but the average family pays $21,315 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $12,784 per year on average.
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