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Automatic Admission Requirements
Automatic Admission Requirements
Students graduating in the top 10% of their class may be guaranteed admission to many public universities in Texas!
- ** Exception: Students must graduate within the top 6% of their class to qualify for automatic admission at UT Austin
- This also does not guarantee admission to your desired major, especially for more competitive programs like engineering or business
To qualify, you must also receive either:
- a score on the ACT that at least meets the ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks, or
- a minimum score of 480 on the Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) test and a minimum score of 530 on the mathematics test
Some schools have more specific criteria (see below for a couple examples). Information about what each school requires can be found on their websites!
Texas A&M at College Station
Texas A&M at College Station
Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
Applying to College
Applying to College
Application Deadlines:
Application Deadlines:
Remember, it's important to apply by the early deadlines even to your safety universities in order to qualify for maximum scholarships & financial aid!
Creating a College List
Creating a College List
1. Read this article on creating a college list for general advice, then dive into the data on Texas colleges & universities.
2. To search for colleges outside of Texas, see the Search for Colleges section.
Match List Colleges with graduation rates above 70%
Match List Colleges with graduation rates above 70%
Public:
- Texas A&M - College Station
- Texas Tech University Honors College
- The University of Texas - Austin
- The University of Texas - Dallas Honors College
- University of Houston Honors College
Private:
- Austin College
- Baylor University
- Rice University
- Southern Methodist University
- Southwestern University
Private:
- Texas Christian University
- Trinity University
- University of Dallas
- University of St. Thomas
Applying for Financial Aid & Scholarships
Applying for Financial Aid & Scholarships
2. Complete the TX Application (TASFA)
2. Complete the TX Application (TASFA)
Only for Texas Resident who cannot apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA.
3. Complete the CSS Profile
3. Complete the CSS Profile
These TX universities use the CSS Profile: Baylor University, Rice University, Southern Methodist University, St. Edwards University, Trinity University, University of St. Thomas
CSS Profile Website: https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/
What Financial Aid You Will Recieve
What Financial Aid You Will Recieve
Remember- financial aid depends on two things:
- Need- Your EFC as calculated by the FAFSA & CSS Profile. Get an estimate here.
- Merit- Your grades & test scores & other talents (athletic, artistic, etc...)
What financial aid will you get?
What financial aid will you get?
Students applying to 4-year public TX universities
Students applying to 4-year public TX universities
Federal: Pell Grant- $0-6195/year (for students with EFCs under $6000)
State: Texas Grant- $5000 for students with EFCs of $0.
State: Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG)- depends on college.
TAMU- $2000
UT Austin- none
Texas Tech- none
Federal: Up to $5500 in Direct Loans.
Institution: Merit Scholarships from a couple thousand to full tuition
Students applying to 4-year private TX universities
Students applying to 4-year private TX universities
Federal: Pell Grant- $0-6195/year (for students with EFCs under $6000)
State: Tuition Equalization Grant Program (TEG)- Up to $3,420/year (up to $5,130 for students with EFCs below $1000)
Federal: Up to $5500 in Direct Loans.
Institution: Institutional need & merit-based financial aid will determine the affordability of any private college and is very difficult to predict. Use the % of Need Met indicator in Texas Affordability to get a good estimate about which private colleges give generous need-based financial aid.
Students applying to 2-year TX colleges
Students applying to 2-year TX colleges
Federal: Pell Grant- $0-6195/year (for students with EFCs under $6000)
Texas Educational Opportunity Grant- Up to $5876/year
The combination of these two grants should cover the full cost of a public, 2 year college in TX for lower income students who qualify!
Other Grants and Scholarships:
Other Grants and Scholarships:
Many scholarships are accessed through the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
For full list of grants available see: List of TX grants
- Need-based grant for students attending public university in TX
- Graduate in top 10% of high school class
Information for Undocumented and DACA Students
Information for Undocumented and DACA Students
The state of Texas provides both in-state tuition and state financial to eligible undocumented students.
- Graduated from a public or private high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in Texas
- Resided in Texas for at least three years as of the date the person graduated from high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma
- Register as an entering student in an institution of higher education not earlier than the 2001 fall semester
- Provide an affidavit stating that the individual will file an application to become a permanent resident at the earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
For information on financial aid eligibility requirements click HERE.
Other Resources:
Other Resources:
- A website geared specifically toward Texas residents, helping them to prepare for college and to provide insight into Texas-specific programs and institutions.
- Other than providing some facts and statistics about the higher education system in Texas, the website features a list of every institution in Texas, sorted out by type for easy use.
- A supplement to other Texas financial aid information, featuring state-specific loans for resident students attending in-state institutions.
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