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Texas A&M University–Commerce, also known as TAMU-C, is a member of the Texas A&M University System and is located in Commerce, Texas. It was originally founded as East Texas Normal College in 1889. The university confers a variety of degrees and certificates to the students. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
The East Texan is the weekly student-run newspaper of TAMU-C. The university is part of the Lone Star Conference (Division II) and its sports teams are nicknamed the Lions. They participate in various sports such as football, basketball, golf, soccer, cross country, volleyball, and track and field.
Texas A&M Commerce can be found in Commerce, TX (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Texas A&M Commerce.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Texas A&M Commerce are in liberal arts.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Texas A&M Commerce turned down 50% of potential students in 2007-2008. Only 25% of students scored 400 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 410 to 540, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Texas A&M Commerce works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 8,813 students were enrolled in the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Texas A&M Commerce. The school offers students meal plans. Texas A&M Commerce student athletes compete in Lone Star Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Texas A&M University-Commerce provides a personal educational experience for a diverse community of life-long learners. Our purpose is to discover and disseminate knowledge for leadership and service in an interconnected and dynamic world. Our challenge is to nurture partnerships for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic vitality of the Northeast Texas region and beyond."
More complete details are provided below.
Texas A & M University Commerce
2600 South Neal
Commerce, TX 75429-3011
General Phone: (903) 886-5081
http://www.tamu-commerce.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 663 | interdisciplinary studies, English, history, sociology, speech and rhetoric, library science, Spanish language, political science, ... |
| Business and Management | 477 | business management, marketing, finance, business, accounting, MIS, human resources |
| Education and Teaching | 408 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, teacher education, reading teaching, instructional media design, adult education, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 104 | counseling psychology, psychology, educational psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 92 | social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 74 | computer and info science, information science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 72 | health and physical education, athletic trainer, exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Engineering Technician | 61 | industrial tech, construction engineering tech |
| Science | 49 | biology, physics, chemistry, atomic physics |
| Media | 41 | radio and television, animation and special effects, public relations, journalism |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 40 | criminal justice and safety, criminology |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 30 | agriculture, agricultural operations, agricultural economics |
| Mathematics | 22 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 22 | fine arts |
| Medical Support and Technology | 21 | health service and sciences |
| Music | 21 | music, music performance |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 18 | photography, commercial art |
| Animal Science and Care | 16 | animal science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 11 | drama |
| Design | 7 | graphic design |
| Law | 6 | legal assistant |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | environmental science, wildlife management |
| Engineering | 4 | industrial engineering |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 2 | agronomy |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas A&M Commerce in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,280 | 58 |
| Master's degree | 948 | 35 |
| Doctor's degree | 38 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Texas A&M Commerce had a total enrollment of 8,813 students (6,914 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 51% |
| Graduate | 49% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
Texas A&M Commerce offers campus housing for 1,958 of its 6,914 (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. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,072 | 1,551 | 50% | 769 | 50% |
| Men | 1,246 | 647 | 52% | 349 | 54% |
| Women | 1,811 | 904 | 50% | 420 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
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 | 47% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,130 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,380 |
| Room and board | $ 6,650 |
| Room charge | $ 3,650 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,140 |
Financial Aid:
Texas A&M Commerce participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 356500)
Texas A&M Commerce has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 53 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 67 | 40 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 48 | 39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 11 | $52,920 | 3 | $40,951 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $54,094 | 3 | $40,951 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $78,990 | 8 | $72,987 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $63,957 | 15 | $56,877 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 82 | $58,701 | 45 | $54,782 |
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $48,320 | 28 | $44,863 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 156 | $62,481 | 96 | $53,733 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Track | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 92 | 66 | 158 |
| Football | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| Track | 15 | 20 | 35 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 33 | 40 |
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
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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
Business Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
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
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
SCIENCE
Atomic/Molecular Physics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
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 5% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes 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 Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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