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Students attend Texas A&M Commerce in Commerce, Texas, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Texas A&M Commerce degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Texas A&M Commerce is known for its programs in education and teaching and liberal arts.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Texas A&M Commerce only let in 45% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 550.
Texas A&M Commerce has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 8,777 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Texas A&M Commerce are 40 years old or older.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Texas A&M Commerce offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Lone Star Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Texas A&M University-Commerce nurtures and educates for success through access to academic, research, and service programs of high quality."
More complete details are provided below.
Texas A & M University - Commerce
2600 South Neal
Commerce, TX 75429-3011
General Phone: (903) 886-5081
Admissions Phone: (903) 886-5081
Financial Aid Phone: (903) 886-5096
http://www.tamu-commerce.edu
Texas A&M Commerce awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 516 | interdisciplinary studies, English, history, sociology, Spanish language, political science, speech and rhetoric, economics, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 476 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, school counseling, special ed, secondary teaching, reading teaching, teacher education, adult education, ... |
| Business And Management | 337 | business management, marketing, business, accounting, finance, MIS, electronic commerce, human resources, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 94 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 87 | computer and info science, information science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 71 | psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 61 | social work |
| Engineering Technician | 58 | industrial tech, construction engineering tech |
| Science | 53 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, physics courses |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 38 | agriculture, agricultural operations, agricultural economics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 34 | criminal justice and safety, criminology |
| Media | 32 | radio and television, animation and special effects, public relations, journalism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 26 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 22 | fine arts, ceramics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 21 | photography, commercial art, multimedia |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 16 | health service and sciences |
| Music | 13 | music, music performance |
| Animal Science And Care | 12 | animal science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 11 | environmental science, wildlife management |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 5 | agronomy |
| Engineering | 3 | industrial engineering |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas A&M Commerce in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,112 | 58 |
| Master's degree | 870 | 38 |
| Doctor's degree | 32 | 6 |
In 2005, Texas A&M Commerce had a total enrollment of 8,777 students (6,186 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 55% |
| Graduate | 45% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 95% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Texas A&M Commerce offers campus housing for 2,173 of its 6,186 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Commerce, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,771 | 794 | 45% | 605 | 76% |
| Men | 801 | 372 | 46% | 282 | 76% |
| Women | 970 | 422 | 44% | 323 | 77% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (903) 886-5081
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,136 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,416 |
| Room and board | $ 6,060 |
| Room charge | $ 2,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,518 |
| Books and supplies | $ 990 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,840 |
Financial Aid:
Texas A&M Commerce participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 356500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (903) 886-5096
Texas A&M Commerce has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $90,564 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 11 | $54,112 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $61,923 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 50 | $70,381 | 8 | $62,279 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $55,372 | 19 | $51,437 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 60 | $50,945 | 47 | $47,709 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $38,691 | 24 | $42,953 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $43,073 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 162 | $56,647 | 99 | $48,364 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Track | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 27 | 66 |
| Football | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Track | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| Basketball | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 13 | 20 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
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
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Industrial Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Texas A&M Commerce Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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