Undergraduate Application Process
Due to the continued increase of competitive applications, the Texas A&M University College of Engineering has moved to a total holistic review process. This policy applies to all engineering applications, including Texas A&M automatic admits, and is handled entirely by the Office of Admissions — not the College of Engineering.
Factors that are considered during the review process include the following:
- Academic achievements — class rank and SAT and/or ACT scores, as well as completion of Texas A&M's recommended high school coursework. NOTE: Submission of SAT/ACT scores is optional for students applying for the spring and fall 2023 semesters.
- Personal achievements — involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, leadership, employment and summer activities, as well as any talents, awards and honors.
- Information shared in Essay A and the Engineering Essay.
Engineering applicants will be considered for the following programs:
- General Engineering at College Station
- Texas A&M Engineering at Blinn (general deadline only)
- Engineering at Galveston (general deadline only)
- Engineering at McAllen
Admission to Texas A&M University will continue to be achieved in one of two ways — top 10% admits or holistic review admits — and admission decisions will continue to be communicated on a rolling basis.
Alternative Pathway: Engineering Academies
Students admitted to an Engineering Academy program begin their Aggie engineering degree coenrolled in the Texas A&M College of Engineering and at the partnering community college. Students earn measurable transcribed progress on their bachelor’s degree while completing their associate degree. After one to two years, students transition to Texas A&M to complete their bachelor’s degree.