Texas A&M University-College Station
PublicCollege Station, TX
Texas A&M University opened in 1876 as Texas's first public institution of higher learning. It is one of a small number of U.S. universities holding the combined designation of land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution. The university is organized into 17 colleges and schools and maintains traditions such as the Corps of Cadets alongside programs like the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From Texas A&M University-College Station's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Texas A&M University-College Station look for in applicants?
Per Texas A&M University-College Station's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA, extracurricular activities, talent/ability as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Texas A&M University-College Station's acceptance rate?
Texas A&M University-College Station in College Station, TX admits approximately 57% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Texas A&M University-College Station?
Admitted students at Texas A&M University-College Station typically score between 1150–1400 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Texas A&M University-College Station?
Admitted students at Texas A&M University-College Station typically score between 25–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Texas A&M University-College Station cost?
Texas A&M University-College Station's total cost of attendance is reported at $32,696 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Texas A&M University-College Station require students to live on campus?
No -- Texas A&M University-College Station doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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