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Texas A&M University at Galveston SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT Range22 to 26

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate49.7%

Test-optional does not mean test-irrelevant at Texas A&M Galveston. With admission near 50% and a middle ACT range of 22 to 26, your clearest testing goal is to reach the upper end of that range before deciding whether to submit.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Texas A&M University at Galveston facts and stats

Quick Facts

Texas A&M University at Galveston enrolls about 2,045 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Texas A&M Galveston has a 55% freshman retention rate and a 53% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Location

Galveston, TX

Undergrad Enrollment2,045

Freshman Retention55%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio16:1

Graduation Rate53%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Texas A&M University at Galveston application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

July 31

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

—

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Texas A&M Galveston, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and superscoring. Because the Regular Decision deadline is July 31, a December retake should still leave plenty of time for scores to arrive.

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What you'll actually pay

Texas A&M Galveston is a public institution, and aid can help students manage college costs. About 30% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $3,421 for those who qualify.

In-State TuitionN/A

Out-of-State TuitionN/A

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit Award$3,421

Application Fee$75

Students on Aid30%

Average Aid Package$11,743

Average Debt at Grad$16,800

Out-of-state tuition is an important cost factor at Texas A&M Galveston, so students should compare the sticker price with expected aid. About 30% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $11,743. Merit awards average $3,421, which can help reduce the billed cost for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $16,800.