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#6 Best colleges in TexasTexas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $21,315 a year
Median debt at graduation: $17,804 (all students)
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Rankings
Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our own research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list
In America
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#44 of 950
- Best colleges for nursing in America#52 of 1,068
- Best colleges for accounting in America#58 of 1,132
- Best colleges for marketing in America#48 of 834
- Best colleges for business in America#105 of 1,563
- Best colleges for finance in America#50 of 744
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- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#88 of 1,238
- Best colleges for education in America#97 of 1,318
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#146 of 1,829
- Best colleges in America#169 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#137 of 1,418
- Best test-optional colleges in America#146 of 1,481
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#139 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#136 of 1,283
- Best colleges for history in America#139 of 1,247
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#142 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#141 of 1,162
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#138 of 1,116
- Best colleges for music in America#134 of 1,063
- Best colleges for computer science in America#95 of 750
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in America#92 of 693
- Best value colleges in America#93 of 674
- Best colleges for engineering in America#108 of 749
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in America#105 of 684
- Best large colleges in America#44 of 256
- Best colleges for economics in America#137 of 788
- Best value colleges in the South in America#27 of 153
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in America#80 of 367
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#154 of 681
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#141 of 598
In Texas
- Best colleges for nursing in Texas#3 of 52
- Best colleges in Texas#6 of 85
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Texas#6 of 85
- Best colleges for computer science in Texas#2 of 27
- Best colleges for business in Texas#6 of 79
- Best colleges for education in Texas#5 of 65
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- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Texas#5 of 64
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Texas#5 of 63
- Best colleges for accounting in Texas#5 of 61
- Best colleges for psychology in Texas#6 of 71
- Best colleges for finance in Texas#5 of 57
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Texas#6 of 68
- Best colleges for English in Texas#6 of 67
- Best colleges for history in Texas#6 of 67
- Best colleges for mathematics in Texas#6 of 67
- Best test-optional colleges in Texas#6 of 65
- Best colleges for marketing in Texas#5 of 54
- Best colleges for chemistry in Texas#6 of 63
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Texas#6 of 62
- Best colleges for music in Texas#6 of 56
- Best colleges for engineering in Texas#6 of 46
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in Texas#3 of 20
- Best large colleges in Texas#3 of 19
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Texas#3 of 17
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in Texas#5 of 26
- Best value colleges in Texas#4 of 20
- Best value colleges in the South in Texas#4 of 20
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Texas#4 of 20
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Texas#4 of 20
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Texas#5 of 20
- Best colleges for economics in Texas#6 of 24
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.94%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,280 · ACT 28
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.20 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$19,596
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $32,696 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 59,933 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 53% · Women 47% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 30% |
| First-year students from another state Of first-time students whose home is a U.S. state, fall 2023 (IPEDS) | 5% |
| Total students | 76,633 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $21,315 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $32,696 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $17,804 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 84% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 78% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 77% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 82% |
| First-year retention | 94% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $72,097 |
| Admission rate | 57% |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | $75 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 20% |
| Average SAT | 1280 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580–690 |
| SAT math | 570–710 |
| ACT composite | 25–31 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Excellent · Top 14% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computing and information science | |
| Computer engineering | |
| Marine Transportation | |
| Computer science | |
| Petroleum Engineering | |
| Finance | |
| Chemical Engineering | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Accounting | |
| Nuclear Engineering | |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | |
| Information science | |
| Electrical engineering technology | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | |
| Industrial Engineering | |
| Management information systems | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | |
| Physics | |
| Ocean Engineering | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | |
| Industrial technology | |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | |
| Applied mathematics | |
| Information technology | |
| Agricultural Engineering | |
| Business administration | |
| Economics | |
| Nursing | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Agricultural business | |
| Human resources | |
| Marketing | |
| Geology and earth science | |
| Landscape Architecture | |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | |
| Dental assisting | |
| Health sciences | |
| Chemistry | |
| Political science | |
| Counseling and mental health | |
| Public health | |
| Plant Sciences | |
| Linguistics | |
| Geography | |
| Architecture | |
| Communication studies | |
| Global studies | |
| Forestry | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Nutrition Sciences | |
| Genetics | |
| Biology | |
| Broadcasting | |
| Software and media applications | |
| Mathematics | |
| Agriculture | |
| Biochemistry | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Psychology | |
| Foods, Nutrition, | |
| Maritime Studies | |
| Sociology | |
| History | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Animal Sciences | |
| Visual and performing arts | |
| English | |
| Philosophy | |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | |
| Hospitality management | |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | |
| Agricultural Public Services | |
| Security science | |
| Romance languages | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | |
| Anthropology | |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | |
| Ecology and evolutionary biology | |
| Zoology/Animal Biology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Agricultural Mechanization, Agricultural Production Operations, Agricultural and Food Products Processing, Architectural Engineering, Business (general), Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Classics, Education (general), Electromechanical technology, Engineering (general), Environmental Geosciences, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, Ethnic and gender studies, Food Science and Technology, Marine Sciences, Materials Engineering, Mechanical engineering technology, Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Music, Neuroscience, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, Soil Sciences, Statistics, Theatre, Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Engineering | |
| Business | |
| Biology | |
| Agriculture | |
| Interdisciplinary studies |
Campus life
| Setting | City |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 10% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 2% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $13,008 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Southeastern Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Navy · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 20 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 89%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $259,531Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Dorm space | For about 19% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | Easterwood Field (CLL)About 3 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 124,5702020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | HoustonAbout 81 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 52°F1991–2020 normal, from COLLEGE STN, TX US, about 3 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 85°F1991–2020 normal, from COLLEGE STN, TX US, about 3 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.15 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Texas A&M University-College Station’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A). It ranks in the top 10% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Texas A&M University-College Station cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $21,315 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Texas A&M University-College Station?
- Texas A&M University-College Station admitted 57% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Texas A&M University-College Station’s graduates do?
- 84% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $72,097; the median federal debt at graduation is $17,804.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 228723
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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