Texas A&M University

College Station, TX · Public

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Admission rate

Texas A&M University admitted 51.7% of applicants university-wide (32,531 of 62,967).

CohortAdmit rateAdmittedApplicants
University-wide51.7%32,53162,967
In-state54.2%26,62049,156
Out-of-state41.3%4,48910,882
International applicants48.5%1,4222,929
Men52.3%16,37531,337
Women51.1%16,15631,630

Also offers Early Action (closes Oct 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.

Of 32,531 admitted students, 12,484 enrolled (38.4% yield).

Texas A&M University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.

Test scores and GPA of admitted students

SAT (mid-50%)
1160–1390
ACT (mid-50%)
24–32
GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
3.80–3.80

Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)

Texas A&M University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.

Cost and financial aid

Published cost of attendance: $59,617/yr.

Out-of-state tuition$36,877
Fees, housing, food, books & other$22,740
Sticker cost of attendance$59,617/yr

Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)

Under $30k$12,784
$30k–48k$13,317
$48k–75k$17,435
$75k–110k$26,520
Over $110k$30,660

U.S. Dept. of Education · College Scorecard — average net price by family income (Title IV, from IPEDS) · 2023

US applicants

Need- and merit-based aid available.

  • President's Endowed Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
  • Aggie Assurance — Covers tuition and mandatory fees (Need Based)
  • Century Scholars Program — Full tuition, fees, room and board (Full Tuition)
  • Lechner Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
  • National Merit Scholarship — Full tuition and mandatory fees plus a $3,000 stipend per year (Full Tuition)

International applicants

No need-based aid reported for internationals.

  • President's Endowed Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
  • Good Neighbor Scholarship — Tuition waiver (covers tuition, not fees) (Need Based)
  • International Student Services Scholarships — Varies (typically $500-$2,500) (International Aid)
  • Lechner Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)

Texas A&M University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025

Application requirements

US applicants

  • Online Application (Common App or ApplyTexas)
  • Required Essay and Short Answer Questions
  • Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record (STARS)
  • Official High School Transcript (for Top 10% verification) (optional)
  • Official ACT or SAT Scores (optional)
  • Letters of Recommendation (up to 2) (optional)
  • Resume (optional)
  • Permanent Resident Card or I-551 (optional)
  • Senate Bill 1528 Affidavit (optional)
  • Application fee

International applicants

  • Online Application (Common App or ApplyTexas)
  • Required Essay and Short Answer Questions
  • Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record (STARS)
  • Official High School Transcript (for Top 10% verification) (optional)
  • Official ACT or SAT Scores (optional)
  • Letters of Recommendation (up to 2) (optional)
  • Resume (optional)
  • Permanent Resident Card or I-551 (optional)
  • Senate Bill 1528 Affidavit (optional)
  • Application fee
  • English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
  • GPA credential conversion
  • Predicted Class XII marksheet
  • Financial documentation (I-20)

Texas A&M University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025

Essay prompts

  1. Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?750 words · Required
  2. Are there experiences or opportunities that have shaped or influenced your abilities or academic record, which you have not already written about?250 words · Optional
  3. Describe a life event which you feel has prepared you to be successful in college.250 words · Required
  4. Briefly describe any educational plans you have beyond earning your bachelor’s degree.100 words · Required
  5. In a few words, what are some of your life goals and objectives?100 words · Required
  6. We know you have a lot of options. In a few words, why did you choose to apply to Texas A&M?100 words · Required
  7. In a few words, why have you chosen your academic major(s)?100 words · Required

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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026

Graduate outcomes

Median earnings
$72,097
Median earnings · 10 years after entry
Graduation rate
83.9%
Within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
95%
Return for year two · CDS Section B
Median debt
$17,804
At graduation

Texas A&M University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.

Published rankings

  • U.S. News National: #51
  • Niche: #59
  • QS: #144

Deadlines

  • 2026-10-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
  • 2026-12-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline

Texas A&M University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C21–C22 · 2025

Academics and campus

Largest degree fields: Engineering (17%), Business & marketing (15%), Biological & life sciences (10%).

Student–faculty ratio: 20:1 · 27% of class sections have under 20 students.

Texas A&M University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.

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