Texas A & M University-Commerce

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,930
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	87%
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Commerce, Texas, A&M-Commerce 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.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that A&M-Commerce is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Texas A & M University-Commerce 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 A&M-Commerce is 18-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.

While the on-time graduation rate at A&M-Commerce is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at A&M-Commerce is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at A&M-Commerce do not continue their studies after the first year.

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

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,026

Cost of attendance at Texas A & M University-Commerce 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

$22,266

Cost of attendance at Texas A & M University-Commerce 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, 88 of freshman students at Texas A & M University-Commerce received on average $10,427 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.

$10,427

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	362	52%	$4,832	$1,749,207
Other Federal Grant	493	71%	$4,126	$2,034,229
State Grant/Scholarships	387	56%	$6,180	$2,391,570
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	394	57%	$4,990	$1,965,949
Total Grant & Scholarships	613	88%	$10,427	$6,391,748

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Texas A & M University-Commerce 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-Commerce students is 41.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.1%.

41.9%

asian 20.0% 5 students
African American 37.1% 92 students
white 47.2% 186 students
unknown 20.0% 3 students
hispanic 40.1% 87 students
Mixed Race 44.5% 45 students

Sport Conferences

Football Lone Star Conference
Basketball Lone Star Conference
Track and Cross Country Lone Star Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Texas A & M University-Commerce 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-Commerce 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

Study abroad
Teacher certification
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

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