Texas A & M University-College Station

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,092

0.989% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$21,437

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

57.4%

54,669 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

78,321

85.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

83.9%

8,435 Graduates

About

Texas A & M University-College Station is a higher education institution located in Brazos County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Texas A & M University-College Station were General Psychology (601 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (594 degrees), and General Biomedical Sciences (587 degrees).

In 2024, 21,607 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Texas A & M University-College Station. 50.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (11,384 degrees), 2.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4,508 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Texas A & M University-College Station is $9,092, which is $−22,828 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Texas A & M University-College Station is $9,092, which is $22,828 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,437.

In 2024, 56% of undergraduate students attending Texas A & M University-College Station received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,092

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Texas A & M University-College Station was $9,092. The cost of tuition at Texas A & M University-College Station is $−22,828 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Texas A & M University-College Station (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,437

2024 Value

0.801%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Texas A & M University-College Station had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,437. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Texas A & M University-College Station grew by 0.801%.

This chart compares the average net price of Texas A & M University-College Station (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,467

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Texas A & M University-College Station was of $12,467 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.94% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 10% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Texas A & M University-College Station (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at Texas A & M University-College Station received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.75% with respect to 2023, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Texas A & M University-College Station (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Texas A & M University-College Station received 54,669 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.55% annual growth. Out of those 54,669 applicants, 31,397 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 57.4% acceptance rate.

There were 78,321 students enrolled at Texas A & M University-College Station in 2024. 79% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Texas A & M University-College Station has an overall enrollment yield of 39.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

57.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

31,397

Accepted Out of 54,669

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Texas A & M University-College Station was 57.4% (31,397 admissions from 54,669 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 63.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 7.55%, while admissions declined by 2.34%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Texas A & M University-College Station (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

79%

Submission Percentage (2024)

8,888

Scores Submitted (2024)

79% of enrolled first-time students at Texas A & M University-College Station in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Texas A & M University-College Station had a total enrollment of 78,321 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Texas A & M University-College Station is 66,661 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,660. This means that 85.1% of students enrolled at Texas A & M University-College Station are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Texas A & M University-College Station, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.3% White, 23.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.4% Asian, 3.46% Two or More Races, 3.11% Black or African American, 0.244% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0358% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Texas A & M University-College Station in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (27.7%), followed by White Female (24.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.9%), followed by White Male (18.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.61%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Texas A & M University-College Station in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78,321 students. The full-time enrollment at Texas A & M University-College Station is 66,661 and the part-time enrollment is 11,660. This means that 85.1% of students enrolled at Texas A & M University-College Station are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Texas A & M University-College Station (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

94%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Texas A & M University-College Station was 94%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Texas A & M University-College Station had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Texas A & M University-College Station (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
38,624 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
18,306 enrolled students
Asian
9,702 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Texas A & M University-College Station is 49.3% White, 23.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.4% Asian, 3.46% Two or More Races, 3.11% Black or African American, 0.244% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0358% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 888 students (1.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 279 more women than men received degrees from Texas A & M University-College Station. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Texas A & M University-College Station is white (11,384 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4,508 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Texas A & M University-College Station is General Psychology (601 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (594 degrees) and General Biomedical Sciences (587 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Texas A & M University-College Station, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (1,489 degrees awarded), Engineering (3,995 degrees), and Legal (1,003 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-College Station are Software developers (484,127 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (366,934 people), Other managers (364,896 people), Civil engineers (313,521 people), and Mechanical engineers (220,266 people).

The most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-College Station in 2024 are Agriculture (1,489 degrees awarded), Engineering (3,995 degrees), Legal (1,003 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (240 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (682 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-College Station are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-College Station are Agriculture (1,489 degrees awarded), Engineering (3,995 degrees), Legal (1,003 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (240 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (682 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-College Station are Architectural, engineering & related services (591,602 people), Computer Systems Design (495,592 people), Construction (371,046 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (250,406 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (209,643 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Texas A & M University-College Station.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
601 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
594 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
587 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Texas A & M University-College Station was General Psychology with 601 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Texas A & M University-College Station according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

10,664

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

10,943

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 10,664 degrees were awarded to men at Texas A & M University-College Station, which is 0.975 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (10,943).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Texas A & M University-College Station by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 557 degrees were awarded to men at Texas A & M University-College Station in Mechanical Engineering, which is 5.02 times more than the 111 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 532 degrees were awarded to men at Texas A & M University-College Station in General Communication, which is 4.59 times more than the 116 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

84%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 61% of students graduating from Texas A & M University-College Station completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 85% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
11,384 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4,508 degrees awarded
Asian
1,976 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Texas A & M University-College Station is white (11,384 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4,508 degrees).

3.05% of degree recipients (660 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
5,965 degrees awarded
White Female
5,951 degrees awarded
White Female
5,897 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Texas A & M University-College Station is white female (5,965 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (5,951 degrees).

Operations

Texas A & M University-College Station has an endowment valued at nearly $19.1B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 560M (2.93%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Texas A & M University-College Station had a total salary expenditure of 4.5B. Texas A & M University-College Station employs 1,135 Lecturers, 995 Professors and 461 Associate professors. Most academics at Texas A & M University-College Station are Male Professor (754), Male Lecturer (646), and Female Lecturer (489).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Texas A & M University-College Station are: Management, with 1,564 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 1,099 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 880 employees.

Endowment

$19.1B

2024 Endowment

5.44%

growth from 2023

Texas A & M University-College Station has an endowment valued at about $19.1B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Texas A & M University-College Station grew 5.44% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.9B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Texas A & M University-College Station (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$594M - Federal
$138M - State
$94.8M - Local

As of 2024, Texas A & M University-College Station received $594M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $138M from state grants and contracts, and $94.8M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.73B

2024 Salaries

12%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Texas A & M University-College Station paid a median of $1.73B in salaries, which represents 38.4% of their overall expenditure ($4.5B) and a 12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.09% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.29% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$416M

Instructional Salaries

3,015

Number of Employees

In 2024, Texas A & M University-College Station paid a total of $416M to 3,015 employees working as instructors, which represents 24% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Texas A & M University-College Station were Management with 1,564 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 1,099 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 880 employees.

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