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Texas A&M University, also known as A&M or TAMU, is a coeducational, public research university located in College Station, Texas. It was founded in the year 1876. The 2009 U.S. News and World Report ranked Texas A&M University 64th among national universities and 23rd among public universities. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
Texas A&M University’s athletic teams compete in the Big 12 Conference (South Division). They are nicknamed the Aggies.
Texas A&M is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in College Station, TX. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Texas A&M top out at the Doctoral degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Texas A&M often study science, engineering, agricultural science and management, landscaping and horticulture, and conservation and resource management.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 520 to 630 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 670 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Texas A&M tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 46,542 students (43,770 full-time equivalent).
Texas A&M has a large share of part-time students. Students sports include formal participation in Big Twelve Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Texas A & M University
College Station, TX 77843
General Phone: (979) 845-3211
http://www.tamu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,277 | interdisciplinary studies, speech and rhetoric, English, political science, history, economics, sociology, international studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 1,852 | accounting, finance, marketing, business management, sales and marketing, MIS, management science, operations management, ... |
| Engineering | 1,512 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, ... |
| Science | 1,087 | biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular genetics, atmospheric sciences, entomology, physics, ... |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 733 | agricultural operations, agricultural management, agriculture, agricultural journalism, food processing, agricultural economics, food science, farm management, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 508 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management, parks and recreation management, parks and recreation studies, nutrition sciences, exercise science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 440 | psychology, community health services, educational psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology, clinical psychology |
| Animal Science and Care | 299 | animal husbandry, animal science, poultry science, animal breeding, dairy science |
| Engineering Technician | 289 | construction engineering tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech |
| Education and Teaching | 265 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, adult education, agricultural teaching, health teaching, instructional media design, physical education teaching |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 240 | computer science, computer engineering, network management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 237 | wildlife management, environmental science, conservation, environmental studies, natural resources management, forestry, forest management, urban forestry |
| Architecture and Planning | 204 | architecture, landscape architecture, environmental design, urban planning |
| Medicine | 164 | veterinary medicine, veterinary sciences, veterinary preventive epidemiology, veterinary pathology, veterinary physiology, pre-veterinary, veterinary anatomy |
| Family and Social Work | 159 | food and nutrition, public administration |
| Mathematics | 124 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 123 | applied horticulture, range management, turf management, agronomy, plant breeding, ornamental horticulture, soil science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 76 | health service and sciences, comparative animal medicine |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 66 | real estate |
| Hospitality | 60 | tourism and travel |
| Religion and Philosophy | 44 | philosophy |
| Media | 24 | digital communications, journalism, public relations and advertising |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 11 | nuclear tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Music | 2 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas A&M in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 8,152 | 100 |
| Master's degree | 1,930 | 93 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 594 | 79 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 129 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Texas A&M had a total enrollment of 46,542 students (43,770 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 96% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
Texas A&M offers campus housing for 9,776 of its 43,770 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of College Station, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20,887 | 14,640 | 70% | 8,091 | 55% |
| Men | 10,642 | 7,290 | 68% | 4,050 | 56% |
| Women | 10,245 | 7,350 | 72% | 4,041 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 670 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,844 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,184 |
| Room and board | $ 8,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,851 |
Financial Aid:
Texas A&M participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 363200)
Texas A&M has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1,127 | 237 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 322 | 192 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 394 | 376 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 803 | $119,727 | 110 | $105,597 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 405 | $80,017 | 168 | $75,462 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 401 | $71,154 | 263 | $64,128 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $38,051 | 24 | $26,721 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 168 | $45,550 | 224 | $39,365 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 52 | $103,343 | 16 | $118,391 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1,843 | $92,588 | 805 | $65,233 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Twelve Conference |
| Basketball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Baseball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Track | Big Twelve Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 237 | 218 | 455 |
| Football | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Track | 26 | 31 | 57 |
| Baseball | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| Basketball | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| All Other Sports | 49 | 171 | 220 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
Agriculture, General
Aquaculture
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Agricultural Animal Breeding
Animal Sciences, General
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
Dairy Science
Poultry Science
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Environmental Design/Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Forestry, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Urban Forestry
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Agricultural Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Administration
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
Agronomy and Crop Science
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Ornamental Horticulture
Range Science and Management
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Cartography
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine (Cert, MS, PhD)
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Veterinary Anatomy (Cert, MS, PhD)
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Veterinary Physiology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Veterinary Preventive Med Epidemiology/Public Hlth (Cert,MS,PhD)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Microbiology, General
Molecular Genetics
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Plant Physiology
Toxicology
Zoology/Animal Biology
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Texas A&M Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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