Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University

(Texas A&M)

Texas A&M University is one of the largest universities in the United States, located in College Station, Texas, with a deeply rooted tradition of service, leadership, and Aggie spirit. It is recognized for strong engineering, agriculture, and veterinary programs, and its Corps of Cadets is one of the largest uniformed student bodies outside the military academies.

Mascot: Aggie

Notable Alumni

Lyle Lovett (Grammy-winning musician)Robert Earl Keen (singer-songwriter)Anthony Wood (founder of Roku)

At a Glance

Acceptance Rate
63%
SAT (Required)
1140–1360
Avg GPA
3.78
Enrollment
55.4K
Setting
Small City
Founded
1876

Cost

Tuition (In-State)$12K
Tuition (Out-of-State)$40K
Room & Board$13K
Est. Annual Total (In-State)$25K
Est. Annual Total (Out-of-State)$53K

Published sticker prices for 2025-2026. Actual cost after aid varies.

Top Programs & National Ranking

Approximate national ranking based on departmental rankings, research output, and program reputation.

Highlights

Largest US university by enrollment
Aggie spirit and traditions
Strong engineering school

Athletics

Division
NCAA Division 1
Conference
Southeastern Conference
View on NCAA.com

Safety

Campus SafetySafe

Texas A&M University Police patrol the large campus 24/7 with electronically secured residence halls. The strong Aggie culture fosters community vigilance, and most reported incidents are alcohol-related.

Neighborhood SafetySafe

College Station is a mid-size college town with crime slightly above average. Violent crime is relatively low, with most incidents involving property crime.

Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.

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