Texas A & M University is a large, four-year, primarily residential, public school with 48,040 students enrolled. This postsecondary institution was originated in 1876 and is one of the 2 colleges located in College Station, Texas.
Texas A & M University is ranked number 179 among the best 200 schools in the world.
Academic Offerings
Majors Offered
142
Bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctoral degree, and first-professional degree are offered at Texas A & M University.
Texas A & M University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 142 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Agriculture, Business, Biology, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.
Student to full-time faculty ratio at Texas A & M University is decent -- 19:1. Learn more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty Info report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$22,300
It is possible to receive a loan at Texas A & M University, as 34% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $4,900.
Average tuition charges are high - around $19,300 annually. The additional fees at Texas A & M University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $3,000; this makes it a total of $22,300 a year.
Admissions Information
Acceptance Rate
70%
This college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.
According to recent data, 20,887 applications were submitted and 14,640 were accepted (70%); so it is easy to be accepted at this school.
Dual Credits Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Texas A & M University is $60.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition fees; also, the application fee is not refundable if the student is not accepted to this college.
The graduate application fee is $50.00. The first-professional application fee is $175.00.
If you want to request more detailed information about enrolling to Texas A & M University, call the school's general information office at (979) 845-3211 or check Texas A & M University Website.
Opportunities and Services
Videos Available
16
Texas A & M University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Texas A & M University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
Dormatory Annual Price
$3,800
Texas A & M University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 9,800 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: around $3,800 a year.
Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Texas A & M University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.
Crime and Safety
Safety Grade
C-
Based on the college crime numbers, Texas A & M University seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.
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