Texas A & M University at Commerce
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$4,790
Avg in-state tuition
$17,060
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Texas A & M University at Commerce
Texas A & M University at Commerce is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Commerce, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,349, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The university offers 59 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 43%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,790, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,060.
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- #3 Ranked in Cheapest and Most Affordable Online Colleges 2023
- #5 Ranked in Most Popular Online Business Degree Programs
- #6 Ranked in 2022 Best Online Colleges in Texas
- #9 Ranked in Most Popular Online Criminal Justice Degree Programs
- #10 Ranked in Most Affordable Online Colleges in Texas of 2022
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.
60% 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
58% 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
43% 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.
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school rank Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 955-1150
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards12k
Students enrolled
89%
Online student enrollment
21:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
44%
Hispanic
21%
Black
19%
Two or more races
6%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Asian
3%
Unknown
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
62%
Socio-economic diversity
53% 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
10
Total Online Enrollment
10,931
Percent of Programs Online
88% On-campus
12% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 2% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 23% online
Doctorate 14% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $4,790 | $17,060 |
| Graduate | $3,630 | $10,992 |
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 | $1,176 |
| On-campus room and board | $9,567 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,413 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,157 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,157 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $18,946 | $31,216 |
| Off-campus without family | $19,723 | $31,993 |
| Off-campus with family | $10,123 | $22,393 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
66%
State Grant Aid
56%
Institution Grant Aid
49%
Pell Grant
53%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$36k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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