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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

East Texas A&M admits about 9 in 10 applicants (92%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 17% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 48%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled11 of 100 · 1,202 students
Admitted, went elsewhere81 of 100 · 8,599
Not admitted8 of 100 · 824

The funnel

Applied
10,625
Admitted
9,801
Enrolled
1,202

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (91% and 93%).

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

12%

Yield

12% of admitted students enroll, on the lower end nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college12%
12%
← 5%higher than 19% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college92%
92%
← More selectivemore selective than 17% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How East Texas A&M reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered. Scores are optional. 35% of first-years sent an SAT and 13% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Not considered
Essay
Not considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%East Texas A&M University
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1030 on the SAT, 140 points below the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total910–1150median 1060
8001000120014001600
Reading & Writing480–580median 540
400500600700800
Math430–570median 520
400500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

35%

submitted SAT

13%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1030
1030
← 900higher than 15% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)