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College Station, TX · Austin, TX
| Texas A&M University-College Station | The University of Texas at Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,315/yr | $19,857/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,784/yr | $12,553/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,804 | $20,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,317/yr | $14,297/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,435/yr | $17,207/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,520/yr | $24,406/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,660/yr | $30,082/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $189/mo | $217/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,008/yr | $14,828/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,076/yr | $14,964/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,104/yr | $724/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,610/yr | $5,206/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $32,696/yr | $31,247/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,154/yr | $11,688/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $40,124/yr | $44,908/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 20% | 26% |
| Students taking federal loans | 26% | 27% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 57% | 27% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1150–1400 | 1250–1510 |
| SAT average | 1280 | 1395 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–31 | 27–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 24–33 · Math 24–30 | English 26–35 · Math 25–33 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 50,832 | 66,109 |
| Students accepted | 32,149 | 19,253 |
| Students who enrolled | 13,753 | 9,385 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 43% | 49% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 80% | 63% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 20% | 20% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 84% | 89% |
| Freshmen who come back | 94% | 97% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $72,097/yr | $75,121/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $48,234–$106,337 | $50,527–$116,556 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 85% | 85% |
| White students graduating | 87% | 90% |
| Black students graduating | 72% | 83% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 79% | 84% |
| Asian students graduating | 86% | 93% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $59,386/yr | $60,896/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 86% | 85% |
| Graduate on time | 61% | 74% |
| Pell students who graduate | 75% | 84% |
| First-gen students who finish | 77% | 78% |
| Low-income students who finish | 75% | 78% |
| Students who transfer out | 9.7% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $66,077/yr | $68,554/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Engineering 17% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 14% · Engineering 10% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% |
| Most popular program | Engineering — 17% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 14% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Engineering — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Health Professions — 6% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer Science — $121,728/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $159,326/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 39% | 33% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 59,615 | 42,855 |
| Students per professor | 20 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 17,611 | 10,699 |
| Average professor pay | $14,776/mo | $15,819/mo |
| Full-time professors | 89% | 84% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $58,904 | $53,018 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | College Station, TX | Austin, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1876 | 1883 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.1% | 4.4% |
| Men | 53% | 42% |
| Women | 47% | 58% |
| White students | 52% | 30% |
| Black students | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 26% | 28% |
| Asian students | 14% | 26% |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1% | 2.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 30% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 10% | 5.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $19,596/yr | $20,294/yr |
| Endowment | $19.1B | $6.2B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 11,357 | 7,960 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 626 | 564 |
| Athletic scholarships | $13.3M | $16.2M |
| Athletics budget | $228.3M | $277.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $235.5M | $343.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $4.9M | $5.8M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.