College Spotlight: Texas A&M University

LocationCollege Station, TX
Type4-year, Public
SizeLarge: 73,284 (53,876 undergraduate)
Retention Rate94%
Graduation Rate82%
Acceptance Rate57%
Test ScoresSAT Range
1160-1390
ACT Composite Range
26-31
Test Optional?Yes, for Fall 2022 applicants
Freshman Application DeadlinesRegular Decision: December 1st
Financial Aid –
Average Percent of Need Met
69%
Application Fee$75
Popular ProgramsEngineering
Business Administration
Biomedical Sciences
Psychology
Education
Housing RequirementNo – however, there may be certain organizations or scholarship programs who may have an on-campus housing requirement (ex: Corps of Cadets)
Sources: College Data, NCES, College Board

Key Facts:

  • 19:1 student to faculty ratio
  • More than 130 areas of study
  • Offers a first-year experience course called Hullabaloo U to help first year students achieve academic and personal goals, take advantage of campus resources, and more!
  • #1 in the country for number of public university students studying abroad
  • First public university in Texas
  • One of 17 institutions to hold the triple designation as a land grant, sea grant, and space grant university
  • Over 1,100 student organizations
  • NCAA Division I athletics

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