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Rank: 11

Texas A & M University-College Station

College Station, TXhttps://www.tamu.edu
With more than 53,000 undergraduates, Texas A&M is one of the largest schools in Money's top 50. It's also just plain big, covering 5,200 acres in College Station. Best known for its business, agriculture, and engineering programs, A&M has one of the country's largest programs in recreation, park and tourism management. The school boasts an 82% graduation rate. Aggies tend to thrive economically after leaving school: According to PayScale, they report earning an average of $59,200 within five years of commencement -- about 12% more than expected based on the composition of students. The school has a rich military tradition; the Corps of Cadets is the oldest student organization on campus (but military service isn't mandatory). Athletics, however, may be the most vibrant element of campus culture. Some 12,000 Aggies play either team or club sports, taking part in crew, fencing, ice hockey, paintball, gymnastics, and more. In fact, the school refers to all students and alumni as "the 12th Man" to symbolize their readiness to jump onto the football field if needed. It's a tradition that dates back to 1922. Another tradition is the presence of Reveille -- a collie with the title "First Lady of Aggieland" -- on campus.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
FALL 2020 PLAN: The university's courses are split about 50-50, between remote and in-person instruction.
costs
Est. Full Price 2020-2021
$30,500
% of students who get any grants
55%
Est. price for students who receive aid
$20,000
Average price for low-income students
$11,800
admissions
Acceptance rate
68%
Median SAT/ACT Score
1280/28
SAT/ACT Required for Fall 2021?
no
Enrollment
53,190
Financial Aid
% of students with need who get grants
82%
% of need met
72%
% of students who get merit* grants
10%
Average merit grant
$3,990
student success
Graduation rate
82%
Average time to a degree
4.4 years
Average student debt
$18,500
Average salary within 5 years
$59,200
% earning more than $28,000
86%
key deadlines
Early decision application
N/A
Regular application
Dec 1

* Share of full-time undergraduates who had no financial need and were awarded grants.

* Full price of attendance includes on-campus room & board fees, which may not be applicable to all colleges' reopening plans this year.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, Peterson's, PayScale.com, Money/American Institutes for Research calculations, Opportunity Insights.

coronavirus update

FALL 2020 PLAN: The university's courses are split about 50-50, between remote and in-person instruction.

* Share of full-time undergraduates who had no financial need and were awarded grants.

* Full price of attendance includes on-campus room & board fees, which may not be applicable to all colleges' reopening plans this year.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, Peterson's, PayScale.com, Money/American Institutes for Research calculations, Opportunity Insights.

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