Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
62,967 applied, 32,531 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does Texas A&M cost?
$21,527 a year in-state
Out of state: about $48,347 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $32,796.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$13,226
$30,000–$48,000
$13,602
$48,000–$75,000
$16,811
$75,000–$110,000
$25,126
over $110,000
$30,748
Sticker, in-state
$32,796
In-state, with aid
$21,527
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $39,974 a year, against $13,154 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $26,820 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Checked on admissions.tamu.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source
Does Texas A&M need the SAT or ACT?Optional
No.
Test-optional for fall 2027. 79% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1280 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.
Is Texas A&M University test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Texas A&M is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on admissions.tamu.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Texas A&M University's acceptance rate?
52% for fall 2025: 32,531 of 62,967 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Texas A&M University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1160 to 1390 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Texas A&M University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $16,811 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $32,796.
How much does Texas A&M University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Texas A&M is $39,974 a year, against $13,154 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $21,527 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $26,820 tuition gap gives about $48,347 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the Texas A&M University application deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Dec 1, 2026. Checked on admissions.tamu.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
