Monday, 28 October 2013

Texas A&M University

FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
High School GraduationHigh school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School ProgramCollege preparatory program is required
High School Units Required or Recommended
SubjectRequired UnitsRecommended Units
English4 
Mathematics3.5 
Science3 
Foreign Language2 
Social Studies2 
History1 
Academic Electives  
Examinations
Exam
Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTRequiredFebruary 1
SAT Only  
ACT Only  
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT  
SAT Subject Tests Only 


ACT Writing Test PolicyNot reported
Use of SAT/ACT EssaySAT: Used as a validity check on the application essay
ACT: Used as a validity check on the application essay

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Admissions Office
Address 
City, State, ZipCollege Station, TX  77843
Phone(979) 845-1060
Fax 
E-mailadmissions@tamu.edu
Application Dates and Fees
Regular Admission DeadlineJanuary 15
Application Fee$60
Application Fee WaiverAvailable
Regular Admission NotificationRolling
Accept Offer of AdmissionMay 1
Waiting List UsedYes
Defer AdmissionStudent cannot defer admission
Transfer AdmissionTransfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision OfferedNo
Early Decision Deadline 
Early Decision Notification 
Early Action OfferedNo
Early Action Deadline 
Early Action Notification 
Application Form
Common ApplicationNot accepted
Universal College ApplicationNot accepted
Electronic Application Available
Other Application Requirements
InterviewNot required
Essay or Personal
Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of
Recommendation
 
Other 
Financial NeedFinancial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX


Academic GPAX


Standardized TestsX


Class RankX


Recommendations

X
Essay
X

Interview


X
Level of Applicant's Interest



Extracurricular ActivitiesX


Volunteer Work
X

Particular
Talent/Ability
X


Character/Personal Qualities

X
First Generation to Attend College

X
State Residency
X

Geographic Residence
X

Relation with Alumnus


X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment


X
Ethnicity


X
Work Experience
X

PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

Overall Admission Rate67% of 27,798 applicants were admitted
   Women70% of 13,785 applicants were admitted
   Men64% of 14,013 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled9,654 (52%) of 18,663 admitted students enrolled
   Women4,808 (50%) of 9,692 admitted students enrolled
   Men4,846 (54%) of 8,971 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate 
Early Action Admission Rate 
Students Offered Wait List 
Students Accepting Wait List Position 
Students Admitted From Wait List 
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPANot reported
3.75 and AboveNot reported
3.50 - 3.74Not reported
3.25 - 3.49Not reported
3.00 - 3.24Not reported
2.50 - 2.99Not reported
2.00 - 2.49Not reported
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math617 average
560-670 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
18%
Score of 600 - 700
44%
Score of 500 - 600
25%
Score of 400 - 500
7%
Score of 300 - 400
6%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Critical Reading580 average
520-640 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
11%
Score of 600 - 700
34%
Score of 500 - 600
37%
Score of 400 - 500
16%
Score of 300 - 400
2%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Writing558 average
499-620 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
7%
Score of 600 - 700
28%
Score of 500 - 600
41%
Score of 400 - 500
21%
Score of 300 - 400
3%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite27 average
24-30 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
29%
Score of 24 - 29
49%
Score of 18 - 23
21%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class RankTop tenth: 55%
Top quarter: 90%
Top half: 99%
Bottom half: 1%
National Merit Scholar2%
Valedictorian3%
Class PresidentNot reported
Student Government OfficerNot reported

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