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Texas A&M University-College Station

Texas A&M University

College Station, Texas 77843-1246

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Large UniversityUrbanPublicEngineering Focus

Strong graduate outcomes — known for engineering

Texas A&M University-College Station is a public institution in College Station with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1272, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 59.1K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

84% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $72,097 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,924.

Established

1876

Mascot

Reveille X

Type

Public land-grant research senior military university

Conference

Southeastern Conference (SEC) of the NCAA for all sports since 2012

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63%Acceptance

1272SAT Avg

59,099Students

19:1Student:Faculty

84%Grad Rate

$72,097Earnings 10yr

$20,924Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Texas A&M University-College Station Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate63.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1272

Reading & WritingMid: 625

570680

MathMid: 635

570700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28

2531

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

63.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1272

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$13,099

Tuition (out-of-state)$40,328

Room & Board$13,154

Books & Supplies$900

Total Cost of Attendance$32,085

Average Net Price$20,924

Median Debt at Graduation$17,804

Monthly Payment (10yr)$189

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,273

$30–48K$12,597

$48–75K$18,685

$75–110K$26,336

$110K+$29,548

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,924

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

73.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

448

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

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Programs (377)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

59,099

Gender Split

47% / 53%

Women / Men

First Generation

30%

Pell Grant Recipients

19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%

Black 2%

Hispanic 25%

Asian 13%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate83.8%

Freshman Retention94.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$59,386

8 Years$66,077

10 Years$72,097

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$55,300

Men

$79,100

Rankings

U.S. News

#51

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Forbes

#61

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Wall Street Journal

#83

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Washington Monthly

#193

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Aggies

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Rankings

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History & Fun Facts

•In 1871, the Texas Legislature used these funds to establish the state's first public institution of higher education, the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, (Texas A.
•The first day of classes was set for October 2, 1876, but only six students enrolled on the first day.
•During the first semester, enrollment increased to 48 students and by the end of the 1877 spring semester, 106 students had enrolled.
•In 1881, enrollment grew to 258 but declined to 108 in 1883, the same year the University of Texas opened in Austin.
•Many college traditions began under Ross's presidency, including the creation of the first Aggie Ring, the senior class ring.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°

Sep

55°

Oct

42°

Nov

30°

Dec

25°

Jan

28°

Feb

38°

Mar

50°

Apr

62°

May

Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647

90 miles(95 min)

Hartfordpop. 121,054

60 miles(70 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

IAH Houston Intercontinental74 mi

AUS Austin84 mi

SAT San Antonio148 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1612 mi · ~46h 34m drive

New York, NY1428 mi · ~41h 15m drive

Hartford, CT1520 mi · ~43h 55m drive

Providence, RI1582 mi · ~45h 42m drive

Albany, NY1495 mi · ~43h 11m drive

Syracuse, NY1402 mi · ~40h 30m drive

Rochester, NY1344 mi · ~38h 50m drive

Buffalo, NY1281 mi · ~37h drive

Philadelphia, PA1352 mi · ~39h 3m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1139 mi · ~32h 54m drive

Harrisburg, PA1278 mi · ~36h 55m drive

Newark, NJ1421 mi · ~41h 3m drive

Washington, DC1233 mi · ~35h 37m drive

Baltimore, MD1264 mi · ~36h 31m drive

Atlanta, GA731 mi · ~21h 7m drive

Charlotte, NC952 mi · ~27h 30m drive

Raleigh, NC1082 mi · ~31h 15m drive

Miami, FL1038 mi · ~29h 59m drive

Orlando, FL909 mi · ~26h 16m drive

Tampa, FL856 mi · ~24h 44m drive

Nashville, TN671 mi · ~19h 23m drive

New Orleans, LA377 mi · ~10h 53m drive

Richmond, VA1180 mi · ~34h 5m drive

Chicago, IL916 mi · ~26h 28m drive

Detroit, MI1093 mi · ~31h 35m drive

Minneapolis, MN1006 mi · ~29h 4m drive

St. Louis, MO654 mi · ~18h 54m drive

Kansas City, MO594 mi · ~17h 10m drive

Indianapolis, IN853 mi · ~24h 39m drive

Columbus, OH989 mi · ~28h 34m drive

Cleveland, OH1108 mi · ~32h 1m drive

Milwaukee, WI975 mi · ~28h 10m drive

Dallas, TX152 mi · ~4h 23m drive

Houston, TX83 mi · ~2h 24m drive

Austin, TX87 mi · ~2h 31m drive

San Antonio, TX153 mi · ~4h 25m drive

Los Angeles, CA1298 mi · ~37h 30m drive

San Francisco, CA1564 mi · ~45h 11m drive

San Diego, CA1231 mi · ~35h 34m drive

Seattle, WA1807 mi · ~52h 12m drive

Portland, OR1751 mi · ~50h 35m drive

Denver, CO797 mi · ~23h 1m drive

Phoenix, AZ941 mi · ~27h 11m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1116 mi · ~32h 14m drive

Honolulu, HI3830 mi · ~110h 39m drive

Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Budget

University Inn10% campus visitor discount

$89-129

0.5 mi

Mid-Range

Marriott Conference Center

Upscale

Airport Transit

Houston Intercontinental (IAH)74 miles

Rental car

111 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

148 min$89-148

Austin (AUS)84 miles

Rental car

126 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

168 min$101-168

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Texas A&M University-College Station Application Checklist

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Texas A&M University-College Station Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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