Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX

publicDoctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity (R1)

Safety

C

ROI

A

Texas A&M University-College Station is a very large public R1 doctoral research university located in College Station, Texas, with an undergraduate enrollment of 59,615. As a Carnegie R1 doctoral research institution, it supports graduate and professional programs across a broad range of academic disciplines alongside its undergraduate curriculum, with faculty engaged in funded research programs. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Texas postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 57% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 57% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $17,435 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $234,334. The 4-year graduation rate is 84%, 39 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $72,097. FIRE rates the campus free speech climate at 64/100 — a mixed record on speech protections.

Acceptance Rate

57.4%

Avg Net Price

$21,315

6-yr Grad Rate

85.0%

Earnings 10yr

$72,097

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
57.4%
SAT Range
1150–1400
ACT Range
25–31
Enrollment
59,615
Student:Faculty
20:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$13,154
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,124
Room & Board
$13,008
Students Receiving Aid
19.6%
Median Debt at Grad

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Data from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, College Scorecard, Clery Act), Bureau of Labor Statistics, and FIRE. Updated annually. Not affiliated with Texas A&M University-College Station.