Texas A&M University – College Station
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$8,395
Avg in-state tuition
$36,849
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Texas A&M University – College Station
Texas A&M University – College Station is a large public university located on an urban campus in College Station, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 55,568, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The university offers 113 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 83%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,395, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $36,849.
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- #6 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Educational Technology Programs
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- #17 Ranked in Online Master's in Engineering Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
63% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards94% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards83% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-32
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1160-1380
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards70k
Students enrolled
33%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
55%
Hispanic
23%
Asian
9%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Black
3%
Two or more races
3%
Unknown
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
47%
Socio-economic diversity
23% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
70
Total Online Enrollment
23,188
Percent of Programs Online
84% On-campus
16% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 6% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 2% online
Graduate Certificate 32% online
Master's 33% online
Doctorate 4% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $8,395 | $36,849 |
Graduate | $6,775 | $19,048 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,222 |
On-campus room and board | $11,400 |
On-campus other expenses | $6,062 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,400 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $6,062 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $6,062 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $27,079 | $55,533 |
Off-campus without family | $27,079 | $55,533 |
Off-campus with family | $15,679 | $44,133 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
35%
State Grant Aid
27%
Institution Grant Aid
56%
Pell Grant
23%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$18k
Average student debt after graduation
$54k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Equestrian
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
BA
MA
DOC
Range Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
Food Science
BA
MA
DOC
Poultry Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Animal Breeding
BA
MA
DOC
Horticultural Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
BA
MA
DOC
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
BA
MA
DOC
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Turf and Turfgrass Management
BA
MA
DOC
2Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Zoology/Animal Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Plant Physiology
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Entomology
BA
MA
DOC
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Toxicology
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Epidemiology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Tourism and Travel Services Management
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Finance
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Transportation/Transportation Management
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Logistics and Materials Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Scientific Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Graphics
BA
MA
DOC
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
8Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Health Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Health Occupations Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
10Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Ocean Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Materials Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Nuclear Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Petroleum Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
11English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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