Texas A&M University Facts

There is a lot to learn about Texas A&M University, and you can start here, with an overview of our student population, rankings, statistics and more. Explore a compilation of some important numbers and facts to get a better picture of our university.

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At a Glance

Texas A&M is one of the largest public universities in the nation, and one of the few to have land-, sea- and space-grant designations. We are also the main university of The Texas A&M University System and a member of the Association of American Universities.

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Total Student Enrollment by Classification, Fall 2024
Enrollment Category Enrollment (All Campuses)
Undergraduate Enrollment 61,442
Graduate and Professional Enrollment 17,672
Total Enrollment 79,114
Student Enrollment by Location, Fall 2024
Enrollment Category Enrollment
College Station Campus 72,560
Branch Campuses (Galveston and Qatar) 2,804
Health Science Center 3,750
Total Enrollment 79,114
Quick Facts
Colors
Maroon and white
Student Body
Aggies
Primary Location
College Station, Texas
Branch Campuses
Galveston, Texas, and Doha, Qatar
Campus Size
5,200 acres (College Station campus)
Opened
1876

Rankings and Recognitions

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No. 1 Best Value School in Texas public universities
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
3rd Largest Student Body in the nation
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
27th Best College for Veterans in the nation
U.S. News & World Report, 2024

Academic Programs

At Texas A&M, you have many paths to choose from to prepare for your future. Our degree programs will give you a broad educational foundation that you can build off of to pursue a graduate degree or an exciting career.

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Fall 2024

140+

Undergraduate degree programs

170+

Master's degree programs

94

Doctoral degree programs

5

Professional degree programs

593,000+ Former Students

Once an Aggie, always an Aggie. We consider all students who attended the university — whether they graduated or not — former students. Our former students automatically become part of our expansive Aggie Network, which connects Aggies around the world.

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Student Organizations

We offer many ways for you to get involved, serve others and meet new people while you’re here in Aggieland. Whether your interests are academic, recreational or social, we have a group for you.

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Fall 2024

2,000+ Cadets

The Corps of Cadets started the 2024-25 academic year with more than 2,300 cadets. The Corps is the oldest student organization on campus.

1,300+ Student Orgs

Texas A&M maintains more than 1,300 student organizations.

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Division I Athletics

Texas A&M is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I in the Southeastern Conference.

Our Sports Teams
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Aggies Abroad

We send over 5,600 students to 110 countries each year through our Education Abroad program.

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Faculty

Our distinguished faculty work each day to prepare our future leaders and pursue life-changing research discoveries.

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Fall 2024

4,300

Total faculty

56

Faculty who are National Academies members

First in Texas

First Public Institution of Higher Education in Texas

The Texas Legislature established the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, the first public university in Texas, on April 17, 1871. Classes began in 1876.

First in Texas to Spend $1 Billion on Research

Texas A&M became the first university in Texas to surpass $1 billion in total research expenditures when it spent $1.131 billion in fiscal year 2020. Our university spent $1.278 billion on research in fiscal year 2023.