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East Texas A&M University
East Texas A&M University admits nearly everyone — 92.2% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether East Texas A&M University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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East Texas A&M University anchors the college town of Commerce, TX, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $100,394 four years out. Faculty pay averages $106,392 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 9,912 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 57.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 940 and 1170 — near the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on East Texas A&M University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to East Texas A&M University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 940 and 1170; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 530 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 530 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, East Texas A&M University received 8,231 applications and admitted 7,621 (92.6%), with 1,172 enrolling.
How East Texas A&M University compares
| East Texas A&M University | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 92.2% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,026 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,296 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, East Texas A&M University's median earnings are $50,296 — below the Texas benchmark of $54,132. Weigh that against the $10,026 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, East Texas A&M University prices by residency: $10,026 in-state versus $22,326 out-of-state — a $12,300 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
East Texas A&M University enrolls 9,912 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs East Texas A&M University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
42.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 57% don't — ask a East Texas A&M University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at East Texas A&M University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $100,394 |
| Industrial Engineering | $91,614 |
| Information Science/Studies | $89,459 |
| Construction Engineering | $80,585 |
| Mathematics | $74,396 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,682 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $68,588 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $68,346 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $63,965 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,791 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $61,748 |
| Marketing | $61,719 |
| Music | $55,438 |
| Biology, General | $55,100 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $54,059 |
| Social Work | $52,013 |
| Agriculture, General | $51,983 |
| History | $50,988 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,846 |
| Legal Support Services | $49,075 |
| Psychology, General | $46,639 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $46,615 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,596 |
| Sociology | $45,301 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,169 |
| Animal Sciences | $41,105 |
Median earnings for these 26 East Texas A&M University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $50,296 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 31 additional East Texas A&M University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for East Texas A&M University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 940–1170 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 92.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is East Texas A&M University's acceptance rate?
92.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,621 admitted from 8,231 applicants.
How much does East Texas A&M University cost?
In-state tuition is $10,026; out-of-state students pay $22,326. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do East Texas A&M University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,296 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- Dallas Baptist University — 88.8% admitted
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi — 88.6% admitted
- Concordia University Texas — 91.3% admitted
- Hardin-Simmons University — 90% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.