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Texas A&M University-College Station

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · City · 59,615 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Texas A&M University-College Station is a premier research institution renowned for its rich heritage as a land-, sea-, and space-grant university and its highly-ranked programs in engineering, agriculture, and business. The student experience is defined by an exceptionally warm and spirited campus culture, anchored by unique, long-standing traditions like the "12th Man" and "Midnight Yell." What truly sets the university apart is its legendary Corps of Cadets—one of the largest uniformed student bodies in the nation—and the fiercely loyal "Aggie Network," which provides graduates with unparalleled lifelong career connections.


Wikipedia:Texas A&M University is a public land-grant research university in College Station, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1876 and became the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System in 1948. Since 2021, Texas A&M has enrolled the largest student body in the United States. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and since 2001 has been a member of the Association of American Universities.

Location
College Station, TX, 77843-1246 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
IAH · Houston Intercontinental
74 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$62,272
Out-of-state COA
$89,242
Avg net price
$21,315
Room & board
$13,008
In-state tuition
$13,154
Out-of-state tuition
$40,124
Books & supplies
$1,104/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,784
$30–48k
$13,317
$48–75k
$17,435
$75–110k
$26,520
$110k+
$30,660
Admissions
Admit rate
57%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1280
Reading 580690
Math 570710
ACT midpoint
28
Composite 2531
English 2433
Math 2430
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Texas A&M University-College Station accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
84%
4-yr on-time completion
61%
1st-yr retention
94%
Transfer-out rate
10%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
84%
Transferred
15%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
1%
Median earnings (6yr)
$59,386
Median earnings (10yr)
$72,097
Median debt
$17,804
Monthly loan payment
$189
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,207$24,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$30,735
Student Body
Men 53%Women 47%
20
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
20%
First-generation
30%
Median family income
$58,904
Independent students
7%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
26%
Black
2%
Asian
14%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$59,386
10 years after entry
$72,097
Biology, General854
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other595
Psychology, General569
Agricultural Business and Management504
Business Administration, Management and Operations472
Mechanical Engineering469
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness466
Computer Science392
Communication and Media Studies374
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General355
Animal Sciences339
Economics318
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician311
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations311
Education, General308
Finance and Financial Management Services308
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Institutional
Endowment
$19.1B
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions
Full-time faculty
89%
Avg faculty salary
$14,776/mo
Instructional spend/student
$19,596
Federal loan rate
26%

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