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Texas A&M University

College Station, Texas

Texas A&M University in College Station is one of the nation’s largest public universities, renowned for its engineering, business, and agricultural programs. With a student population exceeding 70,000, it offers extensive academic and extracurricular opportunities. The university is steeped in tradition, fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. Students can engage in over 1,000 student organizations, participate in research initiatives, and enjoy a vibrant campus life.

Get to know Texas A&M University

59,933
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
47%
 
Enrolled male students
53%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
88%
 
Part-time students
12%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
82%
 
Adjuncts
18%
 
Faculty Ratio
19:1
Student/teacher ratio
$9,199
In-state tuition cost
$36,428
Out-of-state tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 7%
Hispanic/Latine: 23%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 3%
White, non-Hispanic: 51%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 11%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Required

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 570 | 75th Percentile: 680
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 570 | 75th Percentile: 700
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 25 | 75th Percentile: 31
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 24 | 75th Percentile: 29
ACT English
25th Percentile: 23 | 75th Percentile: 32

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $9,199
Tuition (out-of-state): $36,428
Fees: $3,900
Room & Board: $13,154

Contact Texas A&M University

Contact Admissions

www.tamu.edu/admissions

Campus Location

400 Bizzell St.
College Station, TX 77843

Find Texas A&M Online

www.tamu.edu

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