UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 59,099 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top PublicTexasSEC
Accept
63.0%
Yield
43.0%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1140–1380
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
570–680
SAT Math (mid 50%)
570–700
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
25–31
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTENot separately reported in CDS
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$40,157
Total COA
$57,607
Avg need-based aid
$18,998
Avg merit award
$4,914
Net price after avg need aid
$38,609
Texas A&M meets 0.7% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
President's Endowed Scholarship
$3,000 – $3,000 / yr (renewable)
Stamps Scholarship
$14,000 – $14,000 / yr (renewable)
McFadden Scholarship
$2,000 – $2,000 / yr (renewable)
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Texas A&M's AP Policy
Texas A&M University awards credit for AP exams with scores of 3, 4, or 5. The amount of credit awarded varies by subject and score. Some departments may require a higher score for credit.
Min score
3
Credit cap
0 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankVery Important
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application EssayImportant
- Recommendation(s)Considered
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
Texas A&M University is dedicated to the discovery, development, communication, and application of knowledge in a wide range of academic and professional fields.
Distilled Themes
Knowledge lifecycleLeadership and serviceFreedom of inquiryDiversity and global economyPreeminence and tradition
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01They're a massive public school, so they care a lot about in-state applicants and fit within their numerous colleges. An applicant who is a shoo-in for one college might be a reject for another.
- 02The 'Aggie Network' is a real thing, and they look for students who will contribute to that network. This means leadership, service, and a demonstrated commitment to the school's values.
- 03While test scores are optional, they are still considered. A strong score can help an applicant, especially for competitive programs like engineering and business.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a clear interest in a specific college and major. This isn't a place for undecideds.
- 02Highlight leadership roles and a commitment to service. They want to see students who will be active members of the Aggie community.
- 03Show, don't just tell, your fit with the Aggie values of Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Respect, and Selfless Service.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A generic application that doesn't show any specific interest in Texas A&M or its programs
- A lack of leadership or extracurricular involvement. They want students who will be active on campus
- Applying to a highly competitive major with a profile that doesn't match the program's standards
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Engineering (especially petroleumaerospaceand agricultural); Business (Mays Business School); Agriculture and Life Sciences; Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences; Corps of Cadets
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Regular Decision deadline for Fall 2026.
Dec 1, 2025
Rolling Admission
Non-binding
Applications are reviewed as they are received.
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Early Decision I
Not offered
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Early Decision II
Not offered
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Early Action
Not offered
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Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2024-2025)
TrackedWeight: Considered
Texas A&M considers demonstrated interest, but it is not a major factor in their holistic review process.
Coach action
Focus on academics and essays; demonstrated interest is only a minor consideration.
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