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Summary
Texas A&M University--Texarkana is a public institution that was founded in 1971. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,468, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 375 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Texas A&M University--Texarkana's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $4,946 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $14,246 (2011-12).
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Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a public university serving approximately 1600 junior, senior and graduate level students. The institution produces quality graduates within a career-oriented curriculum in the areas of Business Admin., Arts and Sciences, Health, Behavioral Sciences and Education. Significant work is underway to create a College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Future plans for A&M-Texarkana include a new 300 acre campus site and downward expansion of classes to freshman and sophomore students. Since the university is located in a border city of Texas and Arkansas, the student body originates from Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Classes are generally smaller than those at a typical campus, allowing faculty to spend more time assisting students. A&M-Texarkana is indeed "Achieving Excellence; Fulfilling Dreams." |
General Information
| School type | public |
| Year founded | 1971 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Texas A&M University--Texarkana, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at Texas A&M University--Texarkana is $30. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 47.2 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 47.2% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 44.0 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | N/A | |
| 4-year graduation rate | N/A | |
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Student Life
Texas A&M University--Texarkana has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,468, with a gender distribution of 32.5 percent male students and 67.5 percent female students.
| Total enrollment | 1,957 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
Texas A&M University--Texarkana offers a number of student services including placement service and health insurance. Texas A&M University--Texarkana also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Of the students at Texas A&M University--Texarkana, 100 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Texas A&M University--Texarkana.
| Students who have cars on campus | 100% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
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| In-state tuition and fees | $4,946 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $14,246 (2011-12) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
