Texas A & M University-College Station
Opening its doors on October 4, 1876, Texas A&M University’s College Station campus was the first institution of higher education in Texas. A&M is home to 17 colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees in over 133 undergraduate degree programs. This public land-, sea-, and space-grant university has financial backing from the National Institutes of Health, NASA, and the National Science Foundation. Texas A&M also features the largest student body in the nation, and they, in turn, host the largest one-day, student-run community service project in the country called The Big Event. For sports fans, Texas A&M fields 20 varsity sports teams and all Aggie fans participate in a tradition known as “The 12th Man.”
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | October 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | December 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | October 15 | |
| Other | October 15 |
Admitted Student Stats
38%
Submitting ACT
62%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
Average SAT Composite: 1296
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
70,418
Total Number of Undergrads
55,568
Classroom Sizes
0
100
54%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
82%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $12,783
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $39,340
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$11,400
|
| Books and Supplies | $1222
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
69%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,984
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,119
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,962
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
30%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,046
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$176
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
1,155
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
22%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Aggies
School Colors
maroon and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southeastern Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Houston
Dallas
College Station
Austin
San Antonio
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
54%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$67,800
What Students Are Saying
3.82
Average Rating
Big school, but feels like a small town. You know your classmates and teacher, and they know (and care) about you. A&M also has the the best animation graduate program outside of a trade school.
Laura from Rowlett, TX
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