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East Texas A&M University

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East Texas A&M

Commerce, Texas 75428

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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.

Established

1889

Motto

Ceaseless Industry, Fearless Investigation, Unfettered Thought, Unselfish Service to Others.

Mascot

The Lions

Type

Public research university

Conference

Division I level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Division

Division II

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93%Acceptance

1067SAT Avg

8,249Students

19:1Student:Faculty

46%Grad Rate

$50,296Earnings 10yr

$11,268Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

East Texas A&M University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1067

Reading & WritingMid: 525

480590

MathMid: 515

460580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21

1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1067

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,026

Tuition (out-of-state)$22,626

Room & Board$9,808

Books & Supplies$1,202

Total Cost of Attendance$23,663

Average Net Price$11,268

Median Debt at Graduation$20,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,709

$30–48K$8,290

$48–75K$11,193

$75–110K$17,954

$110K+$20,442

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,268

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,250

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (106)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

8,249

Gender Split

60% / 40%

Women / Men

First Generation

42%

Pell Grant Recipients

41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 40%

Black 19%

Hispanic 26%

Asian 2%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate45.9%

Freshman Retention63.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,157

8 Years$46,297

10 Years$50,296

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$37,300

Men

$49,800

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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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.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from TX state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M

61 mi(106 min)

Austinpop. 960K

232 mi(402 min)

Houstonpop. 2.3M

243 mi(421 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth70 mi

OKC Oklahoma City177 mi

IAH Houston Intercontinental227 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1488 mi · ~42h 59m drive

New York, NY1310 mi · ~37h 51m drive

Hartford, CT1397 mi · ~40h 21m drive

Providence, RI1460 mi · ~42h 11m drive

Albany, NY1365 mi · ~39h 26m drive

Syracuse, NY1265 mi · ~36h 33m drive

Rochester, NY1202 mi · ~34h 43m drive

Buffalo, NY1137 mi · ~32h 51m drive

Philadelphia, PA1237 mi · ~35h 44m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1008 mi · ~29h 7m drive

Harrisburg, PA1156 mi · ~33h 24m drive

Newark, NJ1302 mi · ~37h 37m drive

Washington, DC1121 mi · ~32h 23m drive

Baltimore, MD1150 mi · ~33h 13m drive

Atlanta, GA664 mi · ~19h 11m drive

Charlotte, NC870 mi · ~25h 8m drive

Raleigh, NC997 mi · ~28h 48m drive

Miami, FL1075 mi · ~31h 3m drive

Orlando, FL919 mi · ~26h 33m drive

Tampa, FL878 mi · ~25h 22m drive

Nashville, TN556 mi · ~16h 4m drive

New Orleans, LA412 mi · ~11h 54m drive

Richmond, VA1080 mi · ~31h 12m drive

Chicago, IL748 mi · ~21h 37m drive

Detroit, MI940 mi · ~27h 9m drive

Minneapolis, MN823 mi · ~23h 47m drive

St. Louis, MO490 mi · ~14h 9m drive

Kansas City, MO411 mi · ~11h 52m drive

Indianapolis, IN704 mi · ~20h 20m drive

Columbus, OH852 mi · ~24h 37m drive

Cleveland, OH965 mi · ~27h 53m drive

Milwaukee, WI804 mi · ~23h 14m drive

Dallas, TX61 mi · ~1h 46m drive

Houston, TX243 mi · ~7h 1m drive

Austin, TX232 mi · ~6h 42m drive

San Antonio, TX305 mi · ~8h 49m drive

Los Angeles, CA1284 mi · ~37h 6m drive

San Francisco, CA1518 mi · ~43h 51m drive

San Diego, CA1230 mi · ~35h 32m drive

Seattle, WA1694 mi · ~48h 56m drive

Portland, OR1651 mi · ~47h 42m drive

Denver, CO675 mi · ~19h 30m drive

Phoenix, AZ932 mi · ~26h 55m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1021 mi · ~29h 30m drive

Honolulu, HI3839 mi · ~110h 54m drive

Southern (mild 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

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)70 miles

Rental car

105 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

140 min$84-140

Oklahoma City (OKC)177 miles

Rental car

266 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

354 min$212-354

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East Texas A&M University Application Checklist

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East Texas A&M University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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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