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About Texas A&M University-College Station

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Texas A&M University-College Station is a public research university in College Station, TX, known for its flagship research university, aggie traditions, and engineering powerhouse. With an acceptance rate of 63%, TAMU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 12,490 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 1160–1390 on the SAT and 25–31 on the ACT. TAMU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $11,194 per year; the sticker price of $57,319 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Texas A&M University-College Station acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

63%
Overall Accept Rate
1275
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1160 – 1390

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Texas A&M University-College Station

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Essay Strategy
Texas A&M places real weight on essays, so use your short answers and personal statements to speak directly to Aggie values like selfless service, loyalty, and community. Reference specific programs, traditions, or Corps of Cadets culture if they genuinely resonate with you.
Extracurriculars
Texas A&M admissions values leadership and service, so frame your extracurricular activities around concrete impact and responsibilities you held, rather than just listing club memberships. Anything tied to agriculture, engineering, military, or community service will resonate especially well with Aggie reviewers.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Texas A&M University-College Station actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Loan-free financial aid: Texas A&M University-College Station has replaced all loans with grants. For families earning under $60,000, the average net annual cost is $0. Texas A&M University-College Station's sticker price of ~$57k/year bears almost no resemblance to what most families pay.
Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30kOften $0~$57k/yr~$0 / yr
30k-48kOften $0~$57k/yr~$0 / yr
48k-75k~$57k/yr$17.4k
75k-110k~$57k/yr$26.5k
110k+~$57k/yr$30.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

84%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$59k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
51,152
Undergrad Enrollment
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