Texas A&M University admitted 32,531 students out of 62,967 applicants for the Class of 2029, resulting in an acceptance rate of 51.66%. The university does not offer Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED), instead releasing admission decisions on a rolling basis. For the Class of 2030, decisions were released earlier this year, but official data has not yet been published.
In this blog, we’ll break down Texas A&M’s latest available acceptance rates, including overall and transfer admissions data, and examine how admission trends have changed over time.
- Texas A&M Acceptance Rates
- Why Texas A&M Doesn’t Offer Early Admissions
- Texas A&M Transfer Acceptance Rate
- Texas A&M Waitlist Acceptance Rate
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Takeaways
Texas A&M Acceptance Rates
Texas A&M’s acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 fell to 51.66%, down from 57.32% for the Class of 2028. The university received 62,967 applications, more than 8,000 higher than the previous cycle, while admitting only about 1,000 additional students. As a result, admission became more competitive.
Over the past several admissions cycles, Texas A&M’s acceptance rate has generally trended downward as application volume has grown. Here’s a complete look:
|
Texas A&M Class |
Applicants | Admitted |
Overall Acceptance Rate |
|
2030 |
TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 2029 | 62,967 | 32,531 |
51.66% |
|
2028 |
54,905 | 31,472 | 57.32% |
| 2027 | 51,108 | 32,249 |
63.10% |
| 43,422 | 27,203 | 62.65% | |
| 2025 | 44,110 | 28,287 |
64.13% |
| 43,307 | 27,287 | 63.01% | |
| 2023 | 42,899 | 24,676 |
57.52% |
| 36,423 | 24,503 |
67.27% |
Note: All data has been compiled from Texas A&M’s Common Data Set.
Texas A&M’s acceptance rate has fluctuated over the past several admissions cycles, but the overall trend points toward increasing selectivity. After reaching a high of 67.27% for the Class of 2022, the acceptance rate fell to 51.66% for the Class of 2029.
Much of this change can be attributed to rising application volume. Texas A&M received 36,423 applications for the Class of 2022 compared to 62,967 for the Class of 2029, an increase of over 72%. Although the university has expanded the number of students it admits, that growth has not kept pace with rising demand, resulting in lower acceptance rates in recent years.
Why Texas A&M Doesn’t Offer Early Admissions
Texas A&M does not offer EA or ED, and instead uses a rolling admissions process in which applications are reviewed as they become complete and decisions are released throughout the admissions cycle. Most applicants receive a decision between January 1 and late March.
One reason Texas A&M may have less need for an early admissions program is Texas’s Top 10% Rule. Under state law, Texas residents who graduate in the top 10% of their high school class qualify for automatic admission to Texas A&M. Because a significant portion of the incoming class is admitted through this pathway, the university does not rely on EA or ED programs to secure high-achieving applicants early in the cycle.
Students who do not qualify for automatic admission are evaluated through a holistic review process that considers academic performance, coursework rigor, extracurricular involvement, leadership, employment, community service, and other factors. While applying early can be helpful, Texas A&M notes that it does not guarantee an earlier admissions decision.
Texas A&M Transfer Acceptance Rate
The most recent available Texas A&M transfer data comes from Fall 2025, when the university admitted 51.60% of transfer applicants. Here’s the breakdown:
|
Applicants |
Admitted |
Transfer Acceptance Rate |
|
6,622 |
3,417 |
51.60% |
Note: Fall 2025 transfer data is from Texas A&M’s Common Data Set for 2025-2026, the same reporting year that includes Class of 2029 first-year admissions data.
While transfer admission remains competitive, the acceptance rate is nearly identical to the university’s 51.66% overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2029, suggesting that qualified transfer applicants have a realistic chance of admission.
Texas A&M Waitlist Acceptance Rate
Texas A&M does not publish waitlist data in its Common Data Set, so a waitlist acceptance rate cannot be calculated from official university sources.
Although waitlist statistics are unavailable, Texas A&M confirmed that a waitlist would be used for Fall 2026 admissions and that final waitlist decisions would be released by the end of April. Because the number of students admitted from the waitlist can vary from year to year, students should view the waitlist as a possible opportunity rather than a guaranteed path to admission.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Texas A&M’s current acceptance rate?
The most recent available data comes from the Class of 2029, when Texas A&M admitted 32,531 students out of 62,967 applicants, resulting in an overall acceptance rate of 51.66%.
2. Does Texas A&M offer Early Action or Regular Decision?
Texas A&M does not offer EA or ED. Instead, the university uses a rolling admissions process, with most applicants receiving decisions between January and late March.
3. How hard is it to transfer to Texas A&M?
Based on Fall 2025 data, Texas A&M admitted 3,417 of 6,622 transfer applicants, resulting in a transfer acceptance rate of 51.60%. Transfer admission can vary by major and available space, but more than half of applicants were admitted in the most recent cycle.
4. What are my chances of getting off Texas A&M’s waitlist?
Texas A&M does not publish waitlist statistics. Because the university does not disclose how many students are admitted from the waitlist each year, receiving a waitlist offer should not be viewed as a guaranteed path to admission.
5. Why has Texas A&M’s acceptance rate declined in recent years?
Texas A&M’s acceptance rate has generally declined as applications have increased. The university received 36,423 applications for the Class of 2022 compared to 62,967 for the Class of 2029, making admission more competitive.
Takeaways
- Texas A&M admitted 32,531 students out of 62,967 applicants for the Class of 2029, resulting in an overall acceptance rate of 51.66%.
- The university has become more selective in recent years, with its acceptance rate declining from 67.27% for the Class of 2022 to 51.66% for the Class of 2029.
- Texas A&M does not offer EA or ED and instead releases admissions decisions through a rolling process.
- Transfer admission remains competitive, with the university admitting 51.60% of transfer applicants in Fall 2025, while waitlist statistics are not publicly available.
- As applications continue to rise, consider working with an admissions expert who can help you build a stronger academic and extracurricular profile and stand out in Texas A&M’s increasingly competitive applicant pool.
Eric Eng
About the author
Eric Eng, the Founder and CEO of AdmissionSight, graduated with a BA from Princeton University and has one of the highest track records in the industry of placing students into Ivy League schools and top 10 universities. He has been featured on the US News & World Report for his insights on college admissions.







