Texas A&M University College Station

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
College Station, TX
5.0 6 reviews

#21 Best Public Universities in America

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Overview

Total enrollment

78,321

Location College Station, Texas
Website tamu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City

Best Colleges Rank

#120

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Texas A&M University's main campus, located in College Station, Texas, sits approximately 90 miles northwest of Houston and serves as one of the largest public universities in the United States. The 5,200-acre campus features a mix of modern and historic architecture, with many buildings showcasing the distinctive Spanish Renaissance Revival style that dates back to the institution's 1876 founding as the state's first public institution of higher learning. As a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant university, Texas A&M maintains strong academic programs in engineering, agriculture, business, and veterinary medicine, while also housing the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. The university maintains a significant military tradition through its Corps of Cadets program, and its NCAA Division I athletic teams, known as the Aggies, compete in the Southeastern Conference, with Kyle Field serving as home to one of college football's most established programs.

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Ratings

Texas A&M is rated within the top 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

10 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Texas A&M University College Station within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1150/1400
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/31

Acceptance Rate

57.4%

Applications Due Dec 1, 2026
Enrollment Rate 39.9%
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition

$13,154

Out of State Resident Tuition

$40,124

Breakdown

Tuition $13,154
Books and Supplies $1,104
Other Fees $3,955
Room and Board $13,008
Budget for Other Expenses $6,610
Total One Year Cost $37,831

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$65,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

81% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Texas A&M University College Station are Business, Engineering, and Agriculture. 18% of students major in Business, 13% in Engineering, and 10% in Agriculture.