More selective than 26% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
23% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 7% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose East Texas A&M University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
What East Texas A&M University weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as East Texas A&M University reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- Rigor of high school courses
- Class rank
- High school GPA
- SAT/ACT scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
- First-generation college student
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Your demonstrated interest
Item C7. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
High school GPA of East Texas A&M University first-year students
Share of fall 2025 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.24. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
97% of first-year students reported a high school GPA.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
East Texas A&M University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, East Texas A&M University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 580 |
| SAT math | 430 | 570 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 910 | 1150 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
East Texas A&M University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 92% | 480–580 | 430–570 | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | 480–590 | 460–580 | 18–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is East Texas A&M University compared with other Texas colleges?
East Texas A&M University has the 52nd-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Sam Houston State University | 90% | 55% | $16,404 |
| 49 | University of Houston-Clear Lake | 91% | 52% | $15,563 |
| 50 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | 91% | 42% | $12,090 |
| 51 | Concordia University Texas | 91% | 45% | $23,131 |
| 52 | East Texas A&M University | 92% | 43% | $11,841 |
| 53 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio | 93% | 40% | $11,196 |
| 54 | Midwestern State University | 94% | 43% | $11,656 |
| 55 | Stephen F Austin State University | 94% | 53% | $14,260 |
| 56 | The University of Texas at Tyler | 94% | 54% | $13,323 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at East Texas A&M University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
East Texas A&M University admissions questions
What is the East Texas A&M University acceptance rate?
East Texas A&M University accepts 92% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,621 of 8,231 applicants were admitted.
Does East Texas A&M University require the SAT or ACT?
East Texas A&M University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 23% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for East Texas A&M University?
The middle 50% of East Texas A&M University enrolled first-year students scored 910–1150 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at East Texas A&M University?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,172 of 7,621).
What does East Texas A&M University look for in applicants?
East Texas A&M University reports these as very important for first-year applicants: rigor of high school courses, class rank, high school GPA, sAT/ACT scores. (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Does East Texas A&M University have early decision?
No. East Texas A&M University does not offer binding early decision (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Is East Texas A&M University getting harder to get into?
East Texas A&M University accepted 92% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; East Texas A&M University's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to East Texas A&M University overview