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Texas A&M University-Central Texas

A&M-Central Texas

Killeen, Texas 76549

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitRural

Known for business — excellent value

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a public institution in Killeen with particular strength in business and computer science.

A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

Established
1876
Mascot
Reveille X
Type
Public land-grant research senior military university

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100%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,698Students
15:1Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr
$1,113Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate100.0%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,627
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,419
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$13,220
Average Net Price$1,113
Median Debt at Graduation$17,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$188

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$509
$30–48K$3,946
$48–75K-$1,325

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

57.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

10

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (44)

Student Body

Undergrads
1,698
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
48%

Race & Ethnicity

White 36%
Black 23%
Hispanic 31%
Asian 5%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,382

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#51
vs 2024
Forbes
#61
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#83
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#193
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Aggies

Lifetime achievementBasketballBasketball aBasketball gameNational invitationSoccerVolleyballBasketball history

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.
  • 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.

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

Austinpop. 960K
54 mi(94 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
120 mi(208 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
132 mi(229 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

AUS Austin59 mi
SAT San Antonio113 mi
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth135 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1663 mi · ~48h 3m drive
New York, NY1482 mi · ~42h 49m drive
Hartford, CT1572 mi · ~45h 25m drive
Providence, RI1634 mi · ~47h 12m drive
Albany, NY1543 mi · ~44h 35m drive
Syracuse, NY1445 mi · ~41h 45m drive
Rochester, NY1385 mi · ~40h 1m drive
Buffalo, NY1320 mi · ~38h 8m drive
Philadelphia, PA1407 mi · ~40h 39m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1186 mi · ~34h 16m drive
Harrisburg, PA1330 mi · ~38h 25m drive
Newark, NJ1474 mi · ~42h 35m drive
Washington, DC1289 mi · ~37h 14m drive
Baltimore, MD1319 mi · ~38h 6m drive
Atlanta, GA802 mi · ~23h 10m drive
Charlotte, NC1020 mi · ~29h 28m drive
Raleigh, NC1149 mi · ~33h 12m drive
Miami, FL1128 mi · ~32h 35m drive
Orlando, FL997 mi · ~28h 48m drive
Tampa, FL945 mi · ~27h 18m drive
Nashville, TN724 mi · ~20h 55m drive
New Orleans, LA465 mi · ~13h 26m drive
Richmond, VA1241 mi · ~35h 51m drive
Chicago, IL935 mi · ~27h 1m drive
Detroit, MI1125 mi · ~32h 30m drive
Minneapolis, MN992 mi · ~28h 39m drive
St. Louis, MO677 mi · ~19h 33m drive
Kansas City, MO584 mi · ~16h 52m drive
Indianapolis, IN888 mi · ~25h 39m drive
Columbus, OH1032 mi · ~29h 49m drive
Cleveland, OH1147 mi · ~33h 8m drive
Milwaukee, WI989 mi · ~28h 34m drive
Dallas, TX132 mi · ~3h 49m drive
Houston, TX169 mi · ~4h 53m drive
Austin, TX54 mi · ~1h 34m drive
San Antonio, TX120 mi · ~3h 28m drive
Los Angeles, CA1208 mi · ~34h 54m drive
San Francisco, CA1474 mi · ~42h 35m drive
San Diego, CA1142 mi · ~32h 59m drive
Seattle, WA1727 mi · ~49h 53m drive
Portland, OR1668 mi · ~48h 11m drive
Denver, CO724 mi · ~20h 55m drive
Phoenix, AZ851 mi · ~24h 35m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1034 mi · ~29h 52m drive
Honolulu, HI3742 mi · ~108h 6m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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