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Texas A & M University-College Station

College Station, TX 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Dormitory capacity 11,342
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Acceptance rate 64%
Students retention rate 93%
On-time graduation rate 83%

Located in College Station, Texas, TAMU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Texas A & M University-College Station is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at TAMU is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Texas is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

TAMU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

64.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,239

Cost of attendance at Texas A & M University-College Station in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,134

Cost of attendance at Texas A & M University-College Station in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 64 of freshman students at Texas A & M University-College Station received on average $10,877 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,877
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2,011 20% $5,219 $10,495,489
Other Federal Grant 4,282 43% $4,239 $18,152,926
State Grant/Scholarships 1,785 18% $5,937 $10,597,243
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 5,544 55% $7,398 $41,012,319
Total Grant & Scholarships 6,414 64% $10,877 $69,762,488

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Texas A & M University-College Station students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Texas A & M University-College Station students is 83.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 85.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 80.6%.

83.4%

  • asian 86.0% 563 students
  • African American 74.9% 296 students
  • white 86.6% 4,690 students
  • unknown 100.0% 7 students
  • hawaiian 91.7% 11 students
  • hispanic 76.6% 1,754 students
  • International Students 77.8% 28 students
  • Mixed Race 81.4% 162 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Southeastern Conference
  • Baseball Southeastern Conference
  • Basketball Southeastern Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Southeastern Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Texas A & M University-College Station provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Texas A & M University-College Station offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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