34%

Acceptance Rate

$9,620

Avg.Financial Aid

003565

FAFSA Code

Texas A&M University - Commerce

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    www.tamuc.edu/
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    12,411

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

A public university by the name of Texas A & M University-Commerce is located in Commerce, Texas. In addition to over 8,494 undergraduate students, TAMUC also boasts of over 4750 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 13,244. The school has a total of 662 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 59% of the students are females and 41% are males. Notably, Texas A & M University-Commerce is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At TAMUC around 42% are white, 22% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 21% are Black or African American. Moreover, around 76% of the students are 24 and under. To note, the average earnings of its graduates is $41,900. Interestingly, a lot of achievers owe their success to Texas A & M University-Commerce. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. A total of 139 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by TAMUC. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs), and CSWE (Council on Social Work Education).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

2600 South Neal Street

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed Texas A & M University-Commerce at the 643rd position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st Mar

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    34%

  • SAT Range

    960 - 1140

  • SAT/ACT

    Recommended

  • ACT Range

    17 - 23

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    None

The university is selective in taking in students and takes in few each year. Securing admission to TAMUC is moderately difficult. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at Texas A & M University-Commerce. It is a non-refundable amount. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 950-1150, it would improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Texas A & M University-Commerce, must score 21 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 18 are also given admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 2600 South Neal Street, Commerce, Texas 75428-3011, or call (888) 868-2682.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $11,796

  • Average Annual Cost

    $4,790

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,400

  • Other Fees

    $3,958

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $9,422

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,413

Total One Year Cost

$22,983

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to TAMUC. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $29,474. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

21:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

66%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

25%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$516

Faculty Overview

54%

Male Professors

46%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    571 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    140 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    96 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    94 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    87 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    81 Graduates

  • Social Work

    58 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    54 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    87 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    81 Graduates

  • Social Work

    58 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    54 Graduates

  • Sociology

    41 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    38 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    35 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    34 Graduates

  • Agriculture, General

    33 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    27 Graduates

  • Music

    25 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    25 Graduates

  • Animal Sciences

    23 Graduates

  • Agricultural Business and Managemen...

    19 Graduates

  • Business/Commerce, General

    18 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    18 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    18 Graduates

  • History

    18 Graduates

  • Journalism

    16 Graduates

  • Wildlife and Wildlands Science and...

    16 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    15 Graduates

  • Information Science/Studies

    15 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    13 Graduates

  • Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...

    13 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    12 Graduates

  • Marketing

    12 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    10 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    9 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    9 Graduates

  • Construction Engineering

    8 Graduates

  • Industrial Production Technologies/...

    8 Graduates

  • Legal Support Services

    8 Graduates

  • Industrial Engineering

    7 Graduates

  • Agricultural and Domestic Animal Se...

    6 Graduates

  • Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...

    6 Graduates

  • Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

    5 Graduates

  • Physics

    5 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

8,270

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

47%

Full-time / Part-time

74% / 26%

Students Gender

Male

40%

US National: 44%

Female

60%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

44%

Unknown

1%

Black

22%

Hispanic

22%

Two or more races

7%

Non Resident alien

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska native

1%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

2%

Out Of State

98%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$57,562 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

24%

Averege Housing Cost

$4,622/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,200/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,200/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Lions

School Colors

blue and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Lone Star Conference

Total Male Athletes

213

Total Female Athletes

142

Intramural Sports

13

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Track and Field

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. At TAMUC, $9,503 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 41% male and 59% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$34,500/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$39,300/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$17,000 - $28,750

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$176 - $298

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

78%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,620

Students Receiving Federal Grants

57%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,147

Students Receiving State Aid

53%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,152

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

38%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,889

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$11,216

$30K - $48K

$10,315

$48K - $75K

$6,675

$75K - $110K

$2,303

> $110K

$1,912

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$477,981

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,604,431

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at TAMUC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $6,689, whereas the financial aid is $4,528. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $4,575 as well as institutional aid worth $4,528. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at TAMUC based on students' financial needs add up to $477,981 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $2,604,431.

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