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East Texas A&M University is a public town institution in Commerce, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1067.
A mid-sized campus of 8.2K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,296 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,268.
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News & Alerts
East Texas A&M University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1067
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
61.7%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
53
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (106)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
63%
- •63% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •ETNC relocated to Commerce after its original campus was destroyed in a fire in July 1894.
- •ETNC was renamed East Texas State Normal College in 1917 after it was acquired by the State of Texas and transformed into a public college.
- •In 1923, it was renamed East Texas State Teachers College to define its purpose "more clearly", and in 1935, it began its graduate education program.
- •The institution was renamed East Texas State College in 1957, after the Texas Legislature recognized its broadening scope beyond teacher education.
- •Following the inauguration of the institution's first doctoral program in 1962, its name was changed to East Texas State University (ETSU) in 1965.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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