Texas A&M University Admissions

Texas A&M University (Texas A&M) is the state’s first public institution of higher education. There are two Branch Campuses as Texas A&M University at Galveston and Texas A&M University at Qatar. As a Senior Military College, Texas A&M is one of six American public universities with a full-time, volunteer Corps of Cadets who study alongside civilian undergraduate students.

Texas A&M University is dedicated to the discovery, development, communication, and application of knowledge in a wide range of academic and professional fields. Their five campus libraries offer the best in general and special collections, with more than 5 million volumes and 1.5 million e-books.

Pick a path to make your dream a reality: they offer more than 130 undergraduate degrees, plus 268 graduate and professional degrees as options for study. With 19 colleges and schools, Texas A&M is one of the most diversified and comprehensive public research universities in the nation.

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Mission:

Texas A&M University’s mission of providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs is inseparable from its mission of developing new understandings through research and creativity.

Key Details:

Acceptance Rate: 66.6%
Graduation Rate: 79.1%
Typical ACT Scores: 24-30
Total Faculty: 3,750
National Academies Faculty: 19
Colleges and Schools: 19
Master’s Degree Programs: 200
Doctoral Degree Programs: 100
First Professional Degree Programs: 5
Undergraduate Degree Programs: 128
Graduate Degree Programs: 268

Academic Details:

With more than 130 undergraduate degree programs, 170 master’s degree programs, 93 doctoral degree programs and 5 first professional degrees as options for study, Texas A&M is full of possibilities. The student body includes students from all 50 US states and 124 foreign countries.

From architecture to zoology, Texas A&M has got you covered. Explore their different areas of study by clicking on any of the college, unit or program links below to see a list of departments and options.

Students can visit the link and check all majors according to your need at https://majors.tamu.edu/

How to Apply – Admission Process:

For admission to TEXAS A&M learn How to Apply for freshman, transfer, graduate, or international admission.

Freshman

Admission Application:

ApplyTexas can be used by any student to apply to any public and many private and community colleges in Texas. Or
The Coalition application is a shared admissions application and toolkit to schools and colleges across the U.S.

Required Documents:

Essay: Topic A – Average length is a page to a page and a half.
$75 Application Fee
Official High School Transcript with a numeric class rank and graduation plan
Official Sat or Act Scores
If Applicable: High School Curriculum Requirement, Permanent Resident Card or I-551, Senate Bill 1528 Affidavit
Optional: Letters of Recommendation, Resumes

When to Apply

Spring 2019″ July 1, 2018-October 15, 2018, Deadline: October 15
Fall 2019: July 1, 2018-December 1, 2018, Deadline: December 1

Transfer Student

Admission Application:

Submit your application through ApplyTexas or The Coalition. Only one application per student submits.

Required Documents

Essay: Topic A – Average length is a page to a page and a half.
$75 Application Fee
Official College Transcript(s) from ALL schools previously attended.
If Applicable: Final high school transcript, Final official college transcript. To be considered official: Transcript must have an original signature of a school official, an original school seal or be mailed directly from the school in a sealed envelope.

When to Apply

Spring 2019″ July 1, 2018-October 15, 2018
Fall 2019: January 1, 2019- March 1, 2019
Application dates differ for incoming International Transfer.

Admission Terms & Conditions:

Grade Point Average (GPA)

A minimum 2.5 GPA (on at least 24 hours of graded, transferable coursework) is required to qualify for review.
Grades for all transferable courses are used to calculate GPA, including- failing grades, repeated courses, Withdraw/Fail, and Incomplete.
Grades reported as Incomplete are computed as F’s.
Plus or minus grade designations are not used (C+ is computed as a C).
The GPA necessary to be competitive and the coursework required can vary by college and major. Transfer Course Sheets

Specifying a Major

Applicants must apply to a specific major within an academic college.
Colleges, Majors & Transfer Course Sheets
Applicants are expected to have completed coursework specific to their major choice.
Second choice majors are not considered by every college/major and admission to a second choice major is often more competitive.

Credit by Exam

Coursework taken as credit by examination must be listed as a specific course on an official college transcript to be considered in the admissions process and for transfer of credit.
Credit by examination courses transcript by another college may transfer if sequential coursework with credit is also indicated.
Credit by examination courses that are part of the applicant’s program of study at their previous institution will be awarded, provided they meet transfer guidelines.

Residency Requirement for Baccalaureate Degree

To earn a Baccalaureate Degree from Texas A&M University, students must complete a minimum of 36 semester hours of 300- and/or 400-level coursework including a minimum of 12 hours in their major at Texas A&M.

Graduate Student

Required Documents:

On-Line Application. A completed ApplyTexas application. Apply online at applytexas.org.
Application Fee. A nonrefundable $65 application fee.
Official Transcripts and Records: Submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.
Official Test Scores: Required test scores (GRE or GMAT) should be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service to Texas A&M University and be from a test date within five years of the date the application form reached the Office of Admissions.
Permanent Resident Card/I-551/I-485: Permanent residents must submit a copy of the front side of their Permanent Resident card or proof of issuance of an I-551.
If Admitted – Bacterial Meningitis Immunization. TEC 51.9192 requires all students under age 22 entering an institution of higher education to provide current proof of vaccination against bacterial meningitis (an immunization given within 5 years of the date of intended enrollment) or meet certain requirements for declining such a vaccination.

Department-Specific Required Documents: The following items are department specific and should be submitted to your individual department.

Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose or Essay
Resume or Curriculum Vitae

When to Apply

The application process varies according to the graduate department, please contact the departmental graduate advisor for the semester deadline pertaining to your degree program.
When to Apply as a Domestic or International Graduate: Graduate deadlines vary by major.

How to Submit Your Documents:

Most documents may be uploaded via the Applicant Information System (AIS) which you can access after you have submitted your application for admission and have received your Universal Identification Number (UIN).
When mailing documents include the appropriate Document ID Sheet but you do not need to include the Document ID Sheet with items you upload via AIS.
If you wish to submit your application fee by mail, use the Office of Admissions Application Alternate Payment Form. Texas A&M University is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

For documents that must be sent via postal mail, use the addresses listed below:

(U.S. Postal Service): Graduate Admissions Processing, Office of Admissions, Texas A&M University, P.O. Box 40001, College Station, TX 77842-4001
(Overnight or Hand Delivery): Graduate Admissions Processing, Texas A&M University, General Services Complex, 750 Agronomy Road, Suite 1601, 0200 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-0200, (979) 845-1060

International Student

Admission Application:

Submit your application through APPLYTEXAS or THE COALITION. Or
The Coalition application is a shared admissions application and toolkit to schools and colleges across the U.S.

Required Documents:

Essay: Topic A – Average length is a page to a page and a half.
$90 Application Fee
Official College Transcript: Submit an official high school/secondary transcript.
Official SAT or ACT Scores
Proof of English Proficiency

When to Apply

Spring 2019″ July 1, 2018-October 15, 2018
Fall 2019: January 1, 2019- March 1, 2019

Eligibility:

You are a freshman if you:

are a student without college credit or
earned college credit prior to high school graduation (dual credit/early college high school) and

You are a transfer if you:

are a student who earned college credit after high school graduation (during fall/spring semester) and
do not have a bachelor’s degree and
do not qualify for readmission and
are a U.S. citizen, have applied for permanent residency, or qualify for Texas residency based on Senate Bill 1528
special consideration may be given to military veterans. Texas A&M University participates in the Texas College Credit for Heroes Program.
To be considered for transfer admission to Texas A&M, you must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a minimum of 24 hours of graded, transferable coursework.

You are a domestic graduate applicant if you:

are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, an applicant for permanent residency, or qualify for residency under the rules of SB 1528, and
hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent), and
are not currently enrolled (or have not been enrolled in the year preceding intended term of new enrollment) as a degree-seeking graduate student at Texas A&M University (if so, you should submit a Letter of Intent or Petition to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies for your intended new program).

You are an international freshman if you:

are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or
are not graduating from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas (please review Senate Bill 1528)
are a student without college credit or
earned college credit prior to high school graduation (dual credit/early college high school)

Scholarship and Financial Aid:

The cost of attendance (COA) is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Texas A&M University. Your COA covers both your college tuition and basic living expenses too.

Texas A&M University offers many financial aid options to help you pay for college costs. Within this site, you will find information about applying for financial assistance, costs, types of aid and more. You can check more information at https://financialaid.tamu.edu for:

Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students
Professional Students
International Students

University scholarships are awarded by Scholarships & Financial Aid as well as academic colleges/departments and other units on the basis of academic merit, leadership/participation, and financial need or any combination of these items.

You can check more information at http://scholarships.tamu.edu/

Texas A&M Worldwide:

Texas A&M has participated in over 500 research projects in over 80 countries and leads the Southwestern United States in annual research expenditures.
Texas A&M’s Center for International Business Studies is one of 28 supported by the U.S. Department of Education.
The university is also one of only two American universities in partnership with CONACyT, Mexico’s equivalent of the National Science Foundation, to support research in areas including biotechnology, telecommunications, energy, and urban development.

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Contact Information

Admissions Phone: 979-845-1060 and Email: admissions@tamu.edu
Admissions Customer Service https://admissions.tamu.edu/contact
Scholarships Phone: (979) 845-3236 and Email: scholarships@tamu.edu

Texas A&M University Admissions

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Freshman

Transfer Student

Graduate Student

International Student

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Scholarship and Financial Aid:

Texas A&M Worldwide:

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