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Texas A&M University-College Station admits 57% of those who apply, which makes it moderately selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1280 out of 1600 (midpoints: 625 in reading and writing, 635 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 28 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Texas | $13,154 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $39,974 |
| Room and meals on campus | $12,522 |
| Books and supplies | $946 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $32,796 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $21,527 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 51% above the median net price of colleges in Texas on this site ($14,222). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $13,226 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $13,602 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,811 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,126 |
| Above $110,000 | $30,748 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | TX median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 94% | 67% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 85% | 41% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $78,159 | $51,026 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $17,350 | $18,657 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Texas and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
23% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 26% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 47% women and 53% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 1 of the 163 colleges in Texas on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 2,253.
Other colleges in Texas of a similar size
- The University of Texas at AustinAustin, public
- University of HoustonHouston, public
- Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, public
- University of North TexasDenton, public
- Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, public
- The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Texas A&M University-College Station?
Texas A&M University-College Station admits 57% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Texas A&M University-College Station?
Published tuition and fees are $13,154 a year for students from Texas and $39,974 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Texas A&M University-College Station?
85% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.