Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX · Midsize city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 57.4%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 50,832
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 32,149
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 13,753
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 43%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 63%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 63%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 580–690
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 570–710
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 25–31
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 80% / 20%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- required
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- considered
- Recommendations
- not considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- required
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $32,696
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $13,154
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $40,124
- Median debt at graduation
- $17,804
- Students with federal loans
- 26%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 84%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 94%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $54,018
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $72,097
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 59,615
- Graduate students
- 17,611
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 20 : 1
- Women
- 47%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 20%
- Full-time faculty
- 89%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Mark A. Welsh III
- Main phone
- (979) 845-3211
- Address
- 1246 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-1246
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Decision | December 1 | — |
- Apply with
- Common App, ApplyTexas
- Application fee
- $75 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Essays
- 1 required essay
- Recommendations
- Optional: up to 2 letters
Testing: Common App lists Test Optional/Flexible for first-years
Financial aid policies
- Merit scholarships: University scholarships awarded on academic merit, leadership and/or financial need
- Additional required documents due December 15, 2026
Source: the college’s official website: tamu.edu, commonapp.org, tamu.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.