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Texas A&M University-College Station

Texas A&M University-College Station is a public university in a midsize city in the College Station, TX metro with 59,933 students and a 57% acceptance rate.

College Station, Texas · Public · City, midsize · 59,933 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · SEC

Admission rate

57%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,280

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

25–31

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$21,315

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

84%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

94%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$72,097

10 years after entry

Students

59,933

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		December 1, 2026

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: tamu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$12,784
$30,001–48,000$13,317
$48,001–75,000$17,435
$75,001–110,000$26,520
Over $110,000$30,660

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreTexas A&M University-College Station courseCredits
Calculus AB4MATH 151
Calculus BC3MATH 151
Biology3
BIOL 113 (Fulfills a degree requirement for…BIOL 113 (Fulfills a degree requirement for biological and agricultural engineering)
English Language and Composition3ENGL 104
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 104
United States History3American History: HIST 105, 106
Psychology3
Social and Behavioral Science Elective and…Social and Behavioral Science Elective and International and Cultural Diversity Elective: PSYC 107
Statistics3
STAT 201 (Fulfills a degree requirement for…STAT 201 (Fulfills a degree requirement for industrial distribution)
Show all 24 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB4MATH 151
Calculus BC3MATH 151
Calculus BC4MATH 151, 152
Biology3
BIOL 113 (Fulfills a degree requirement for…BIOL 113 (Fulfills a degree requirement for biological and agricultural engineering)
English Language and Composition3ENGL 104
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 104
English Literature and Composition4
ENGL 104 and ENGL 203 (ENGL 203 can fulfill the…ENGL 104 and ENGL 203 (ENGL 203 can fulfill the second communication course requirement for biomedical, mechanical and nuclear engineering)
United States History3American History: HIST 105, 106
Psychology3
Social and Behavioral Science Elective and…Social and Behavioral Science Elective and International and Cultural Diversity Elective: PSYC 107
Statistics3
STAT 201 (Fulfills a degree requirement for…STAT 201 (Fulfills a degree requirement for industrial distribution)
Macroeconomics3
Social and Behavioral Science Elective: ECON 202…Social and Behavioral Science Elective: ECON 202 (Fulfills a degree requirement for industrial distribution)
Microeconomics3
Social and Behavioral Science Elective: ECON 202…Social and Behavioral Science Elective: ECON 202 (Fulfills a degree requirement for industrial distribution)
Human Geography3
Social and Behavioral Science and International…Social and Behavioral Science and International and Cultural Diversity Elective: GEOG 201
Spanish Language and Culture5
International and Cultural Diversity Electives…International and Cultural Diversity Electives: SPAN 201, SPAN 202
Art History3Creative Arts Elective: ARTS 149
Art History4
Creative Arts and International and Cultural…Creative Arts and International and Cultural Diversity Elective: ARTS 149 and 150
Chemistry (2)3CHEM 119
Chemistry (2)4
CHEM 119 and CHEM 120 (Acceptable for 107/117…CHEM 119 and CHEM 120 (Acceptable for 107/117 degree requirement)
Chinese Language and Culture4
International and Cultural Diversity Electives…International and Cultural Diversity Electives: CHIN 201, CHIN 202
Comparative Government and Politics3International and Cultural Diversity and Electives: POLS 229
French Language and Culture4
International and Cultural Diversity Electives…International and Cultural Diversity Electives: FREN 201, FREN 202
German Language and Culture4
International and Cultural Diversity Electives…International and Cultural Diversity Electives: GERM 201, GERM 202
Italian Language and Culture4
International and Cultural Diversity Electives…International and Cultural Diversity Electives: ITAL 201, ITAL 202
Japanese Language and Culture4
International and Cultural Diversity Electives…International and Cultural Diversity Electives: JAPN 201, JAPN 202
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 207
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 206
Spanish Literature and Culture3International and Cultural Diversity Elective: SPAN 202
Spanish Literature and Culture5
International and Cultural Diversity Electives…International and Cultural Diversity Electives: SPAN 202, SPAN 320
US Government and Politics3Government: POLS 206

Source: engineering.tamu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology594
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other594
Biomedical Sciences587
Mechanical Engineering486
Communication438
Computer Science407
Health and Wellness386
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician369
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Economics367
Exercise Science and Kinesiology348
Biology/Biological Sciences319
Electrical and Electronics Engineering319
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations313
Education308
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations297
Agricultural Economics293
Finance289
Business Administration and Management279
Industrial Engineering274
Accounting271
Animal Sciences267
Political Science and Government247
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse235
Civil Engineering233
Public Health217
Chemical Engineering217
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering207
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management201
Marketing/Marketing Management192
Sociology173
Computer Engineering161
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering159
Nutrition Sciences144
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician119
Tourism and Travel Services Management111
International/Globalization Studies109
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician107
English Language and Literature106
Management Information Systems104
Architecture101
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management98
Applied Mathematics94
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager92
History92
Petroleum Engineering91
Human Resources Development84
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician83
Biochemistry80
Environmental Studies78
Computer Graphics77
Chemistry74
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography74
Natural Resources/Conservation73
Nuclear Engineering72
Agricultural Communication/Journalism66
Transportation/Mobility Management66
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia62
Materials Engineering56
Environmental Science55
Neuroscience54
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer53
Mathematics52
Ecology49
Ocean Engineering47
Environmental Geosciences44
Statistics44
Architectural Engineering44
Poultry Science43
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling41
Forensic Science and Technology40
Anthropology40
Geology/Earth Science39
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology39
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning38
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations37
Agriculture37
Geographic Information Science and Cartography36
Agricultural Business and Management35
Physics35
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering34
Agricultural Engineering30
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist29
Entomology23
Marine Engineering Technology/Technician23
Landscape Architecture22
Zoology/Animal Biology22
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology21
Genetics21
Microbiology20
Maritime Studies18
Engineering17
Agronomy and Crop Science17
Philosophy16
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy15
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management15
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management12
Geography11
Visual and Performing Arts11
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical10
Spanish Language and Literature8
Foreign Languages and Literatures7
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics7
Forestry6
Marine Sciences6
Women's Studies5
Range Science and Management5
Turf and Turfgrass Management5
Food Technology and Processing3
Environmental Biology2
Geophysics and Seismology2
Journalism1
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law1
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management1
Financial Planning and Services1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where Texas A&M University-College Station ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

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Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, SEC

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, SEC

Basketball, Equestrian, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

BYX, Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

College Station-Bryan, TX

287,462 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Easterwood Field (CLL)

Nearest hub airport

George Bush Intcntl/Houston (IAH)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 4.7 of 20

Elevation

339 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

41°F

July high

95°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

117 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,080 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size