Getting in
For Fall 2025, 62,967 first-year students applied to Texas A&M, 32,531 were admitted and 12,484 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 51.7%.
Source: Texas A&M Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 49,156 | 26,620 | 54.2% |
| Out-of-state | 10,882 | 4,489 | 41.3% |
| International | 2,929 | 1,422 | 48.5% |
Source: Texas A&M Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. Texas A&M's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: Texas A&M Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early plans. Texas A&M has no early decision plan. The Common Data Set marks a nonbinding, not restrictive early action plan but gives only "October 15th", with no closing or notification date and no counts. The admissions pages list one fall deadline, December 1, with decisions released throughout the cycle; October 15 is the spring entry deadline.
Source: Texas A&M Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Engineering has its own review:
- College of Engineering. Every applicant to the College of Engineering is reviewed for placement into General Engineering, including students who qualify for Top 10% automatic admission. This includes Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Distribution and Engineering Technology. Engineering pathway offers begin in January and may include direct admission to Engineering at Blinn, Galveston or McAllen.
Source: Texas A&M Office of Admissions, Freshman (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
137 majors across 12 schools. Every bachelor's major in Texas A&M's official 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, by college. Galveston campus programs, minors, certificates and graduate programs are left out.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences25
- Agribusiness (BS)
- Agricultural Communications and Journalism (BS)
- Agricultural Economics (BS)
- Agricultural Education (BS)
- Agricultural Leadership and Development (BS)
- Agricultural Systems Management (BS)
- Animal Science (BS)
- Biochemistry (BS)
- Bioenvironmental Sciences (BS)
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BS)
- Ecology and Conservation Biology (BS)
- Entomology (BS)
- Environmental Studies (BS)
- Financial Planning (BS)
- Food Science and Technology (BS)
- Forensic and Investigative Sciences (BS)
- Genetics (BS)
- Horticulture (BA)
- Horticulture (BS)
- Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism (BS)
- Nutrition (BS)
- Plant and Environmental Soil Science (BS)
- Poultry Science (BS)
- Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management (BS)
- Turfgrass Science (BS)
Source: Texas A&M Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Architecture5
- Architecture (BS)
- Construction Science (BS)
- Landscape Architecture (BLA)
- University Studies (BS)
- Urban and Regional Planning (BS)
Source: Texas A&M Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, College of Architecture (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Arts and Sciences52
- Anthropology (BA)
- Anthropology (BS)
- Applied Mathematics (BS)
- Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience (BS)
- Bioinformatics (BS)
- Biology (BA)
- Biology (BS)
- Chemistry (BA)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Classics (BA)
- Communication (BA)
- Communication (BS)
- Economics (BA)
- Economics (BS)
- English (BA)
- Environmental Studies (BS)
- Environmental Systems Science (BS)
- Environmental and Sustainability Studies (BS)
- Geographic Information Science and Technology (BS)
- Geography (BS)
- Geology (BA)
- Geology (BS)
- Geophysics (BS)
- Global Studies (BA)
- History (BA)
- History (BS)
- Journalism (BA)
- Journalism (BS)
- Mathematics (BA)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Meteorology (BS)
- Microbiology (BS)
- Modern Languages (BA)
- Molecular and Cell Biology (BS)
- Neurobiology (BS)
- Ocean Studies (BA)
- Oceanography (BS)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Physics (BA)
- Physics (BS)
- Psychology (BA)
- Psychology (BS)
- Society, Ethics, and Law (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
- Sociology (BS)
- Spanish (BA)
- Statistics (BS)
- Telecommunication Media Studies (BA)
- Telecommunication Media Studies (BS)
- University Studies (BA)
- University Studies (BS)
- Zoology (BS)
Source: Texas A&M Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, College of Arts and Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Mays Business School9
- Accounting (BBA)
- Business (BS)
- Business Honors (BBA)
- Finance (BBA)
- Management (BBA)
- Management Information Systems (BBA)
- Marketing (BBA)
- Supply Chain Management (BBA)
- University Studies (BS)
Source: Texas A&M Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Mays Business School (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Dentistry (Dallas)1
- Dental Hygiene (BS)
Source: Texas A&M Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, College of Dentistry (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Education and Human Development8
- Coaching and Teaching in Secondary Education (BS)
- Early Childhood Development and Education (BS)
- Education (BS)
- Human Development and Family Sciences (BS)
- Human Resource Development (BS)
- Kinesiology (BS)
- Learning Technology and Performance Systems (BS)
- Sport Management (BS)
Source: Texas A&M Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, College of Education and Human Development (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Engineering23
- Aerospace Engineering (BS)
- Architectural Engineering (BS)
- Biomedical Engineering (BS)
- Chemical Engineering (BS)
- Civil Engineering (BS)
- Computer Engineering (BS)
- Computer Science (BA)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Data Engineering (BS)
- Electrical Engineering (BS)
- Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (BS)
- Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Industrial Distribution (BS)
- Industrial Engineering (BS)
- Interdisciplinary Engineering (BS)
- Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)
- Materials Science and Engineering (BS)
- Mechanical Engineering (BS)
- Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology (BS)
- Nuclear Engineering (BS)
- Ocean Engineering (BS)
- Petroleum Engineering (BS)
- Space Engineering (BS)
Source: Texas A&M Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, College of Engineering (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Bush School of Government and Public Service5
- International Affairs (BA)
- Political Science (BA)
- Political Science (BS)
- Public Service and Administration (BA)
- Public Service and Administration (BS)
Source: Texas A&M Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Bush School of Government and Public Service (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Nursing1
- Nursing (BSN)
Source: Texas A&M Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, College of Nursing (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts5
- Dance Science (BS)
- Music Performance (BFA)
- Performance and Visual Studies (BA)
- Theatre (BFA)
- Visualization (BS)
Source: Texas A&M Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Public Health1
- Public Health (BS)
Source: Texas A&M Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, School of Public Health (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences2
- Biomedical Sciences (BS)
- University Studies (BS)
Source: Texas A&M Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall application (College Station) | December 1 | Most between January 1 and late March | No |
Required and optional documents, including your STARS record (the course and grade record that stands in for your transcript), are due December 15. Decisions are made throughout the cycle, and applying early does not guarantee an early decision. Texas residents in the top 10% of their class are admitted automatically and usually hear within three weeks of completing their file; for Texas residents who completed homeschooling, that rank is assigned from scores (1290 SAT or 27 ACT for students applying for admission beginning Fall 2027). Admitted students accept by May 1. A deadline on a weekend stays open until the following Monday.
Source: Texas A&M Office of Admissions, Freshman (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Texas A&M is test optional: freshman applicants are not required to provide SAT or ACT scores. It encourages you to send scores if you have them; they are used only to benefit you, and you are not penalized for low scores or for no scores. Texas A&M does not superscore.
Source: Texas A&M Office of Admissions, Test-Optional Admissions FAQs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set also marks the SAT or ACT as considered if submitted, not required, for fall 2027 applicants, with scores due by December 1.
Source: Texas A&M Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Texas A&M's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Texas A&M Office of Admissions, Freshman (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Texas A&M, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (first-year) | $8,886 | $36,877 |
| Required fees | $3,970 | $3,970 |
| Housing (on campus) | $8,844 | $8,844 |
| Food (on-campus meal plan) | $4,100 | $4,100 |
| Books and supplies | $882 | $882 |
| Transportation | $1,692 | $1,692 |
| Other expenses | $3,252 | $3,252 |
| Total | $31,626 | $59,617 |
For a full-time first-year student living on campus. Texas A&M notes that tuition and fees vary by undergraduate program.
Source: Texas A&M Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections G1, G4 and G5. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $12,784 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $13,317 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,435 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $26,520 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,660 |
| All incomes | $21,315 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from Texas A&M's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to Texas A&M University on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX · Public69.1% admitted$19,070 average net price
Baylor UniversityWaco, TX · Private52.2% admitted$41,104 average net price
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT · Public54.4% admitted$25,097 average net price
Virginia TechBlacksburg, VA · Public54.6% admitted$24,953 average net price
The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH · Public49.2% admitted$17,339 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.