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East Texas A&M University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

East Texas A&M University is a public university in Texas that admits most qualified applicants (around 92%), which puts it in the accessible range. A rate like this means it admits most qualified applicants; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Your odds at East Texas A&M University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what East Texas A&M University weighs, where it ranks among Texas schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1090, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
92%
Accessible
SAT middle 50%
910-1150
of admitted students
Type
Public
Commerce, TX
Average net price
$11,841
per year after aid

What do students study at East Texas A&M University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Multi and Interdisciplinary Studies · 351 (19.5%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 220 (12.2%)Business, Management and Marketing · 215 (12%)Liberal Arts and General Studies · 192 (10.7%)Education · 125 (7%)Agriculture and Agricultural Operations · 101 (5.6%)Health Professions and Related Programs · 95 (5.3%)Computer and Information Sciences · 69 (3.8%)Visual and Performing Arts · 68 (3.8%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 63 (3.5%)Psychology · 63 (3.5%)Public Administration and Social Service · 59 (3.3%)

Will I get into East Texas A&M University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into East Texas A&M University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into East Texas A&M University?

At East Texas A&M University, your real chance depends on far more than the published 92% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for East Texas A&M University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is East Texas A&M University hard to get into?

East Texas A&M University is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 92% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into East Texas A&M University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at East Texas A&M University, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. East Texas A&M University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

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Your chances at East Texas A&M University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at East Texas A&M University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at East Texas A&M University with a 3.1 GPA and a 1030 SAT?

About 98% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1030 SAT, the middle of East Texas A&M University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1150 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at East Texas A&M University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 91025th pctSAT 1030middleSAT 115075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.572%Safety90%Safety97%Safety86%Safety
2.892%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety
3.198%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety
3.498%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/east-texas-am-university.

How to get into East Texas A&M University

Built from East Texas A&M University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Getting into East Texas A&M University comes down to four decisions, each one visible in the data on this page.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at East Texas A&M University carries about a 2.99 core GPA and a 1100 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Decide on scores with the real range

The admitted middle 50% is 910 to 1150 SAT (18 to 24 ACT). Submit a score at 1030 or higher; below 910, apply test-optional if the policy allows.

Step 3
Build the file around what East Texas A&M University weighs

East Texas A&M University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 4
Apply in the round that helps

Most public universities read early applicants first without a binding commitment. Apply by East Texas A&M University's early or priority deadline (confirm dates at www.tamuc.edu), and if you are out of state, know that residency changes both the bar and the price.

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How many students apply to East Texas A&M University, and how many get in?

8,231 students applied to East Texas A&M University for fall 2023; 7,621 were admitted (92.6%). 1,172 enrolled. Only about 15% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. East Texas A&M University enrolls about 9,912 undergraduates in total, 60% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Applied
8,231
fall 2023
Admitted
7,621
92.6% of applicants
Enrolled
1,172
15% yield
Undergraduates
9,912
Commerce, distant town

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for East Texas A&M University?

The middle 50% of admitted students at East Texas A&M University scored between 910 and 1150 on the SAT (average 1076). On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 18 to 24. A score above 1150 puts you in the top quarter of admits and turns the test into an asset; a score below 910 puts you in the bottom quarter, where the rest of the application has to carry more weight. East Texas A&M University is test-optional: scores are considered if you submit them but not required. Send a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one and let your transcript lead.

SAT middle 50%
910-1150
average 1076
ACT middle 50%
18-24
of admitted students
Test scores
Test-optional
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What East Texas A&M University looks for

What East Texas A&M University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

East Texas A&M University signals that it values rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from East Texas A&M University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Important
Standardized test scores
Very important

SAT score positioning at East Texas A&M University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at East Texas A&M University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
Colleges for a 1090 SAT →Colleges for a 21 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How much does East Texas A&M University cost after financial aid?

East Texas A&M University's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $23,438 per year. Tuition and fees are $10,026 for TX residents and $22,326 for out-of-state students, a $12,300 gap that makes residency the single biggest lever on cost. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,841 a year, and it ranges from $9,709 for families earning under $30,000 to $20,005 for families earning over $110,000. 40% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$23,438
per year, before aid
Average net price
$11,841
after grants and scholarships
In-state tuition
$10,026
$22,326 out of state
Pell recipients
40%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$9,709
$30k to $48k$10,346
$48k to $75k$12,067
$75k to $110k$17,230
Over $110k$20,005

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do East Texas A&M University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median East Texas A&M University student who received federal aid earns $50,296 a year, up from $43,157 at six years. 43% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 57% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $20,500; 35% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$50,296
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
43%
within six years
Retention
57%
return for year two
Median debt
$20,500
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How East Texas A&M University compares in Texas

East Texas A&M University ranks #41 most selective of 53 schools in Texas in our database.

Among the 53 Texas schools we track, East Texas A&M University ranks #41 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Rice University (8%) and Trinity University (TX) (26%) sit nearby, which makes Texas a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list. As a public university, residency matters: in-state applicants generally see meaningfully better odds than the headline rate suggests.

Rice University
8%acceptance · TX
Trinity University (TX)
26%acceptance · TX
University of Texas at Austin
27%acceptance · TX
Huston-Tillotson University
39%acceptance · TX
Paul Quinn College
40%acceptance · TX
Texas Christian University
44%acceptance · TX
Texas A&M International
44%acceptance · TX
Austin College
48%acceptance · TX
See all Texas schools →

Similar to East Texas A&M University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If East Texas A&M University is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: Mississippi Valley State University, UNC Asheville, and University of Toledo. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Mississippi Valley State University
92%acceptance · MS
UNC Asheville
92%acceptance · NC
University of Toledo
92%acceptance · OH
Utah State University
92%acceptance · UT
Auburn Montgomery
92%acceptance · AL
CUNY Staten Island
92%acceptance · NY

Frequently asked questions

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

East Texas A&M University admitted 7,621 of 8,231 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 92.6% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 15% of admitted students enrolled.

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

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 910 to 1150 on the SAT and 18 to 24 on the ACT. A score above 1150 is in the top quarter of admits. East Texas A&M University is test-optional, so only submit a score that helps.

Is East Texas A&M University test-optional?

Yes. East Texas A&M University reports that test scores are considered but not required. Submit a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one.

How much does East Texas A&M University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at East Texas A&M University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $11,841 a year against a sticker price of about $23,438. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $9,709 on average.

What do East Texas A&M University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering East Texas A&M University are $50,296 a year among students who received federal aid, and 43% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does East Texas A&M University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, East Texas A&M University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does East Texas A&M University favor in-state applicants?

As a public university, East Texas A&M University generally admits in-state applicants at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants, so your home state affects your odds. CollegeCalcAI applies an in-state residency boost when you select your state.

How can I improve my chances at East Texas A&M University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at East Texas A&M University specifically.

How does residency affect admission to East Texas A&M University?

As a public university, East Texas A&M University typically admits in-state students at a higher rate, and tuition differs sharply by residency. Select your home state in the calculator to fold the in-state effect into your estimate.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.