We make our admissions decisions using a combination of a potential student’s personal statement, their GRE scores, prior preparation in economics, mathematics, statistics, and other technical courses, grade point averages in these topics, overall grade point average, perceived quality of undergraduate and, if applicable, masters training, and your three letters of recommendation. We have no specific thresholds for GRE scores but the average GRE scores of admitted students is 154 in verbal and 161 in quantitative. Applicants may substitute a GMAT score if necessary. We make some allowance for lower verbal scores from international students. Texas A&M University guarantees consideration for admission if you hold an accredited baccalaureate degree (of at least three years) from a college, institution or university of recognized standing, or its equivalent.
Master's Application Deadlines: March 1st
Required Application Materials:
- Program Application: please apply online at www.applytexas.org
- Personal Statement/Essay: The Economics Department does not have any specific requirements for the essay. This essay is simply a way for applicants to share information about themselves that the Admission Committee might not otherwise see when looking at other application materials.
- Official Academic Records: All transcripts from prior institutions/colleges; For International applications, one transcript in your native language and one English translation.
- GRE/GMAT Scores: These scores should be sent directly from Educational Testing Service, and must be from a test date within five years of the date of your application. For information on test dates and locations, please visit www.gre.org Institution code for Texas A&M University: 6003
- TOEFL Scores: This test is needed only if your GRE verbal score is below 400. These scores should be sent directly from the testing serviceThese scores must be from a test date within two years of the date of your applicationFor more information on test dates and locations, please visit www.ets.org/toefl Institution code for Texas A&M University: 6003
- Three Letters of Recommendation: Letters should be from people who are familiar with your academic background (i.e., professors or advisors). Professional references (i.e., employers) are acceptable if academic references are unavailable.
The letters of recommendation and personal statement can be mailed directly to our office:
Texas A&M University
Department of Economics
4228 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4228
United States
Texas A&M University
Department of Economics
4228 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4228
United States
The remaining materials should be mailed directly to the admissions office (for non-international students):
Texas A&M University Graduate Admissions PO Box 40001 College Station, TX 77843-4001 United States |
The remaining materials should be mailed directly to the admissions office (for international students):
Texas A&M University International Graduate Admissions PO Box 40002 College Station, TX 77843-4002 United States |