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Texas A&M University-College Station

Texas A&M University

College Station, Texas 77843-1246

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Plan Your Visit

63%Acceptance
1272SAT Avg
59,099Students
19:1Student:Faculty
84%Grad Rate
$72,097Earnings 10yr
$20,924Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate63.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1272

Reading & WritingMid: 625
570680
MathMid: 635
570700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2531

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

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

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

74.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

115

Burglary

23

Aggravated Assault

15

Robbery

38

Motor Vehicle Theft

47

Sex Offenses

3

Arson

118

Drug Arrests

89

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (377)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

94%

Positive

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
10 Years$72,097

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

99Average

Estimated from TX state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Houstonpop. 2.3M
83 mi(144 min)
Austinpop. 960K
87 mi(151 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
152 mi(263 min)

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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