Texas A&M University is dedicated to the discovery, development, communication, and application of knowledge in a wide range of academic and professional fields. Its mission of providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs is inseparable from its mission of developing new understandings through research and creativity. It prepares students to assume roles in leadership, responsibility, and service to society. Texas A&M assumes as its historic trust the maintenance of freedom of inquiry and an intellectual environment nurturing the human mind and spirit. It welcomes and seeks to serve persons of all racial, ethnic, and geographic groups, women and men alike, as it addresses the needs of an increasingly diverse population and a global economy. In the twenty-first century, Texas A&M University seeks to assume a place of preeminence among public universities while respecting its history and traditions.
Academic Programs :
At Texas A&M, students have a wealth of opportunity to pursue their lifelong career goals. Many of Texas A&M's degree programs are ranked in the top 10 nationally. The university offers more than 120 undergraduate degree programs and 240 master's and Ph.D. programs, as well as a doctorate in veterinary medicine. With this comprehensive selection of majors and numerous extracurricular activities to hone their skills in academics, leadership and public service, a college experience at Texas A&M results in highly sought-after graduates and solid world citizens.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
520
630
SAT Math
560
660
SAT Writing
500
610
ACT Composite
23
28
ACT English
22
28
ACT Math
23
28
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$6,399
$6,966
$7,335
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$14,679
$15,216
$15,675
Books and supplies
$1,180
$1,280
$1,156
Room and board (on campus)
$6,952
$7,660
$6,480
Room and board (off campus)
$6,952
$7,660
$6,480
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (979) 845-3236
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 73%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,824
State/Local Grants: $4,459
Institutional Grants: $4,412
Student Loans: $4,926
