About Texas A&M
Texas A&M University opened in 1876 as the state's first public institution of higher learning. Today, we are a research-intensive main university dedicated to sending leaders out into the world prepared to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Learn more about our university, including our goals, mission, values, locations, leadership and history.
Texas A&M University Mission Statement
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 as it addresses the needs of an increasingly diverse population and a global economy. In the 21st century, Texas A&M University seeks to assume a place of preeminence among public universities while respecting its history and traditions.
Our Campuses
Our main campus in College Station is home to more than 71,000 students and is located in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle. We have 8,000 students at our branch campuses in Galveston and Qatar and at the School of Law in Fort Worth, the Higher Education Center at McAllen and Health Science Center locations across Texas.
See our locationsOur Purpose & Values
Our purpose statement and values serve as our everyday guideposts. They are the backbone of what it means to be an Aggie.
Explore our ValuesOur core values
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Loyalty
- Respect
- Selfless Service
Our leadership team guides faculty and staff in carrying out the university's mission, vision and strategic plan. Find out more about our leadership and see universitywide initiatives and updates.
Texas A&M opened in 1876 as the state’s first public institution of higher education. Learn more about Texas A&M’s history and how we have flourished to become a premier university.
Stories and News
Read stories and immerse yourself in videos to discover how Texas A&M University is shaping a bright, safer future for Texas, the nation and beyond.
Cousins Craig ’94 and Karoni ’96 Forrester live by the Aggie Core Values, honoring those who have served and supporting the families whose loved ones are still missing.
Doctoral student Tristan Krause works tirelessly to help locate the remains of U.S. soldiers who are still listed as missing in action.
Texas A&M's Jinbo Wang and an international team use SWOT satellite data to uncover powerful submesoscale eddies, reshaping our understanding of ocean-climate dynamics.
The rare earth elements mined from discarded electronics could improve the U.S. supply chain.
Rooted in Tradition
Our traditions unite current and former students, build camaraderie and foster the Aggie Spirit.
Learn about our traditionsMaking an Impact
At Texas A&M, we establish strategic partnerships to further our impact. We serve our state, nation and world by working to solve problems, share knowledge and improve lives.
Global Engagement
Texas A&M's presence extends beyond Texas with study abroad programs that immerse students in new cultures. We also serve others globally through research partnerships and preservation efforts.
Learn more about our global reach
Enriching Communities
Texas A&M builds partnerships that help communities to grow and prosper. We improve lives through teaching, research, outreach efforts and entrepreneurship programs.
Learn how we are enriching communities
Research That Matters
We conduct research to solve some of society's most vital challenges. Our bold research ideas lead to technologies and products that save lives.
Learn more about our research