Admitted students scored 1150–1400 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 28. Texas A&M University - College Station admits 57% of applicants — moderately selective. 94% of first-year students return for a second year.
A quarter of admitted students scored below 1150 and a quarter above 1400. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 59,615.
| University | Avg SAT | ACT | Acceptance | In-state tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, Michigan | 1280 | 27 | 75% | $61,050 |
| Belmont University Nashville, Tennessee | 1280 | 27 | 95% | $42,540 |
| Alfred University Alfred, New York | 1279 | 25 | 74% | $41,500 |
| University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio | 1282 | 27 | 85% | $13,976 |
| Hendrix College Conway, Arkansas | 1282 | 28 | 56% | $38,200 |
| University of Portland Portland, Oregon | 1277 | 29 | 89% | $58,100 |
Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.