Texas A & M University-Kingsville Acceptance Rate
Kingsville, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,915
- Admitted
- 7,305
- Yield
- 16.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Texas A & M University-Kingsville's acceptance rate has risen from 83.6% in 2014–15 to 92.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,603 to 7,915 (+20%) over that period.
Its 92.3% rate makes Texas A & M University-Kingsville more selective than about 16% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 20%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (94.4% for women vs 89.8% for men, a 4.6-point gap). Texas A & M University-Kingsville has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 16.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,603 | 5,518 | 83.6% | 1,126 |
| 2015–16 | 7,344 | 6,049 | 82.4% | 1,278 |
| 2016–17 | 7,373 | 6,071 | 82.3% | 1,226 |
| 2017–18 | 6,717 | 5,651 | 84.1% | 1,093 |
| 2018–19 | 7,320 | 6,523 | 89.1% | 1,251 |
| 2019–20 | 6,371 | 4,922 | 77.3% | 987 |
| 2020–21 | 6,308 | 5,546 | 87.9% | 1,055 |
| 2021–22 | 4,936 | 4,584 | 92.9% | 936 |
| 2022–23 | 5,768 | 5,569 | 96.5% | 1,099 |
| 2023–24 | 7,915 | 7,305 | 92.3% | 1,203 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,322 | 4,078 | 94.4% |
| Men | 3,593 | 3,227 | 89.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–600 | 1% |
| SAT Math | 500–560 |
How Texas A & compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Texas A & M University-Kingsville's acceptance rate?
Texas A & M University-Kingsville's acceptance rate is 92.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,305 admitted of 7,915 applicants).
Is Texas A & M University-Kingsville test optional?
Texas A & M University-Kingsville is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Texas A & M University-Kingsville?
Texas A & M University-Kingsville received 7,915 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,305.
What SAT score do you need for Texas A & M University-Kingsville?
Admitted students at Texas A & M University-Kingsville typically scored 480–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Texas A & M University-Kingsville getting harder to get into?
Texas A & M University-Kingsville has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.6% in 2014–15 to 92.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.tamuk.edu/.