East Texas A&M University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Commerce, TX
5.0 1 review

#19 Best Public Universities in Texas

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Overview

Total enrollment

13,252

Location Commerce, Texas
Website tamuc.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

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

Texas A&M University-Commerce, located in Commerce, Texas, approximately 60 miles northeast of Dallas, operates as part of the Texas A&M University System. The 2,000-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with the earliest structures dating to the institution's founding in 1889 as East Texas Normal College. Operating as a comprehensive public university, A&M-Commerce maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate through doctoral programs, with notable strengths in business, education, and agricultural sciences. The university provides on-campus housing through multiple residence halls and apartment complexes, primarily serving its undergraduate population. As a member of NCAA Division II, the Lions compete in the Lone Star Conference, with the university gaining recognition for its track and field program.

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Ratings

A&M Commerce is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

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

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 910/1150
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/24
GPA 3.36

Acceptance Rate

92.2%

Applications Due Aug 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 12.3%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition

$10,026

Out of State Resident Tuition

$22,326

Breakdown

Tuition $10,026
Books and Supplies $1,152
Other Fees $5,236
Room and Board $10,634
Budget for Other Expenses $3,344
Total One Year Cost $30,392

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

37% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at East Texas A&M University are General Studies, Business, and Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies. 43% of students major in General Studies, 12% in Business, and 5% in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies.