Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1150–1400

Median ~1280

Acceptance rate

57%

Enrollment

59,615

ACT middle 50%

25–31

How Texas A&M University compares

The ~1280 SAT midpoint ranks #86 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #5 of 13 in TX.
Its 57% acceptance rate is more selective than 64% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Reported section midpoints skew 10 points toward Math (640 Math vs 630 Reading and Writing).
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($72,097) are $9,031 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
Out-of-state students pay $26,970 more per year than in-state students ($40,124 vs $13,154).

National SAT rank

#86 of 197

SAT rank in TX

#5 of 13

More selective than

64% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

+$9,031

What the numbers say about Texas A&M University

The reported middle 50% spans 250 points, from 1150 to 1400. A planning score near or above 1440 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 630 Reading and Writing and 640 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 57% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 84% completion rate and $72,097 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$13,154

Tuition (out-of-state)

$40,124

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$72,097

4-year completion rate (150% time)

84%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1150 and 1400. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1440 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1400 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1280 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1150 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1400

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

1150–1390

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 1150

Below the reported range

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Texas A&M University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Washington College	Chestertown, MD	1140–1390	57%
Duquesne University	Pittsburgh, PA	1180–1340	84%
Alfred University	Alfred, NY	1100–1310	74%
Allegheny College	Meadville, PA	1170–1360	55%
CUNY Hunter College	New York, NY	1100–1420	54%
University of Portland	Portland, OR	1160–1370	89%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University-College Station's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1150–1400, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1440 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Texas A&M University's acceptance rate?

Texas A&M University-College Station's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 57%.

How much does it cost to attend Texas A&M University?

In-state tuition is approximately $13,154 and out-of-state is approximately $40,124. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is Texas A&M University test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Texas A&M University-College Station's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.tamu.edu