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Texas A&M University Facts
There is a lot to learn about Texas A&M University, and you can start here, with an overview of our student population, rankings, statistics and more. Explore a compilation of some important numbers and facts to get a better picture of our university.
At a Glance
Texas A&M is one of the largest public universities in the nation, and one of the few to have land-, sea- and space-grant designations. We are also the main university of The Texas A&M University System and a member of the Association of American Universities.
Learn about our triple-grant designation
Total Student Enrollment by Classification, Fall 2025
Enrollment Category
Enrollment (All Campuses)
Undergraduate Enrollment
62,543
Graduate and Professional Enrollment
18,811
Total Enrollment
81,354
Student Enrollment by Location, Fall 2025
Enrollment Category
Enrollment
College Station Campus
74,407
Branch Campuses (Galveston and Qatar)
2,613
Health Science Center
4,334
Total Enrollment
81,354
Data provided by the Office of Academic and Business Performance Analytics
Quick Facts
Colors
Maroon and white
Student Body
Aggies
Primary Location
College Station, Texas
Branch Campuses
Galveston, Texas, and Doha, Qatar
Campus Size
5,200 acres (College Station campus)
Opened
1876
Rankings and Recognitions
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No. 1 Best Value School
in Texas public universities
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
No. 1 Public University
in Texas
The Wall Street Journal, 2026
27th Best College for Veterans
in the nation
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Academic Programs
At Texas A&M, you have many paths to choose from to prepare for your future. Our degree programs will give you a broad educational foundation that you can build off of to pursue a graduate degree or an exciting career.
Explore Our Programs
Fall 2025
140+
Undergraduate degree programs
175
Master's degree programs
90+
Doctoral degree programs
Professional degree programs
593,000+ Former Students
Once an Aggie, always an Aggie. We consider all students who attended the university — whether they graduated or not — former students. Our former students automatically become part of our expansive Aggie Network, which connects Aggies around the world.
Student Organizations
We offer many ways for you to get involved, serve others and meet new people while you’re here in Aggieland. Whether your interests are academic, recreational or social, we have a group for you.
Explore Student Organizations and Activities
Fall 2025
2,400+
Cadets
The Corps of Cadets started the 2026-26 academic year with more than 2,400 cadets. The Corps is the oldest student organization on campus.
1,300+
Student Orgs
Texas A&M maintains more than 1,300 recognized student organizations.
Division I Athletics
Texas A&M is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I in the Southeastern Conference.
Our Sports Teams
Aggies Abroad
We send over 5,600 students to 110 countries each year through our Education Abroad program.
Explore Education Abroad
Faculty
Our distinguished faculty work each day to prepare our future leaders and pursue life-changing research discoveries.
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Fall 2025
4,398
Total faculty
54
Faculty who are National Academies members
First in Texas
First Public Institution of Higher Education in Texas
The Texas Legislature established the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, the first public university in Texas, on April 17, 1871. Classes began in 1876.
First in Texas to Spend $1 Billion on Research
Texas A&M became the
first university in Texas to surpass $1 billion
in total research expenditures when it spent $1.131 billion in fiscal year 2020. Our university spent nearly $1.4 billion on research in fiscal year 2024.