Texas A&M Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 53%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Texas A&M are primarily White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 35% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Texas A&M University College Station students
Race Percent of Students
White
65%
Black
3%
Hispanic
22%
Asian
6%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
1%
Race Unknown
0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 12% more male students than female students enrolled at Texas A&M University College Station with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Texas A&M has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Texas A&M University College Station students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
53%
Women
47%
Enrollment by gender for Texas A&M University College Station students
Gender Number of Students
Men
41,363
Women
36,958

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 6%

Texas A&M draws 94 percent of students from Texas, 5 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Texas, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Texas A&M University College Station students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
94%
Out of State
5%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$67,194 per year

22% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

78,321
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 3.1%
Part-time undergraduates 10.9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228723.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026