East Texas A&M University — College Profile

About

East Texas A&M University, the fifth-oldest public university in Texas, is widely recognized for its historic legacy in educator preparation alongside standout programs in business, agricultural sciences, nursing, and STEM disciplines. Located in a close-knit, rural-suburban setting northeast of Dallas, the university fosters an inclusive, supportive campus culture with an active NCAA Division I athletics presence and comprehensive resources for its large population of first-generation college students. A member of the Texas A&M University System, the institution distinguishes itself by offering accessible, high-value education through small class sizes, practical research opportunities, and innovative competency-based degree pathways.

Wikipedia:East Texas A&M University is a public research university in Commerce, Texas, United States. With an enrollment of over 12,000 students as of fall 2017, the university is the third-largest institution in the Texas A&M University System. Founded in 1889, the institution is also the fifth-oldest state university or college in the State of Texas. The university is classified among "R2: High Research Spending and Doctorate Production".

Location

Commerce, TX, 75428 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth

70 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$10,026$22,326

Housing & food (on campus)$10,634$10,634

Books & supplies$1,152$1,152

Cost of attendance$23,438$35,738 est.

Average net price$11,841Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$22,326

In-state: $10,026

Housing & food (on campus)$10,634

Books & supplies$1,152

Cost of attendance$35,738 est.

In-state: $23,438

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $11,841

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$9,709

$30–48k

$10,346

$48–75k

$12,067

$75–110k

$17,230

$110k+

$20,005

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2025-26

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$1,976

Share of first-years who get one4%

Source: East Texas A&M University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

44%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

29%

Back for yr 2

57%

Transferred

26%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

44% graduated · 34% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 21% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$43,157

10 yrs after entry$50,296

Debt

Median at graduation$20,500

Monthly payment$217

Middle 50% owe$6k–$25k

90th percentile$35,656

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

92%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1076

R 480–580 · M 430–570

ACT midpoint

Comp 18–24 · E 16–23 · M 16–24

SAT middle 50%: 910–1150

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at East Texas A&M University: Not considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: East Texas A&M University's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If East Texas A&M University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 40%Women 60%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

17 : 1

Pell grant

40%

First-gen

42%

Family income

$31,618

Independent

41%

Veterans

Age at entry

25.0

Part-time

37%

Race & ethnicity

White

39%

Hispanic

27%

Black

19%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25

Basketball
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Women's
Softball
Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$43,157

After 10 yrs

$50,296

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other337

Criminal Justice and Corrections199

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities157

Business Administration, Management and Operations116

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness87

Education, General83

Psychology, General81

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing72

Computer and Information Sciences, General62

Music47

Accounting and Related Services42

Social Work39

Animal Sciences37

Biology, General34

Agricultural Business and Management31

Information Science/Studies29

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$39M

Full-time faculty

45%

Faculty salary

$8,866/mo

Teaching spend

$8,444

per student

Federal loans

35%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral/Professional University

Research activity

R2 — high research

$7M research spending · 62 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions