Texas A&M University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a public research university in Killeen, Texas, enrolling about 1,750 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 100.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include White (35.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,363
- 2024 Average Net Price: $1,300 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,750 37.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 43.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 54.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 48.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,376
- Applicants (IPEDS): 33
- Room & Board: $11,394 annual estimate
Texas A&M University-Central Texas: what the data shows
Common questions about Texas A&M University-Central Texas, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Texas A&M University-Central Texas?
Texas A&M University-Central Texas is located in Killeen, TX (ZIP 76549).
Is Texas A&M University-Central Texas public or private?
Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a Public institution.
How much does Texas A&M University-Central Texas cost?
Published tuition: $7,363 in-state, $17,154 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $1,300.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,949 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $750 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $29,452.
How hard is it to get into Texas A&M University-Central Texas?
Admission rate: 100.00%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Texas A&M University-Central Texas?
Total enrollment: 1,750 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,376 students.
Graduate enrollment: 648 students.
About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.
What do graduates of Texas A&M University-Central Texas earn?
Median earnings: $50,382 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,750.
50.27% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Texas A&M University-Central Texas known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (95 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (69 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (61 completions)
- Psychology, General (47 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (44 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (41 completions)
- Education, General (33 completions)
- Social Work (27 completions)
- Accounting (27 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (25 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Texas A&M University-Central Texas a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; net price $1,300. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,363
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Texas A&M University-Central Texas was $7,363.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$1,300
2024 Value
In 2024 Texas A&M University-Central Texas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,300.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$5,200 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$1,300 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$29,452 4-Year In-State Tuition
$68,616 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,394 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,950 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,707 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$82,828 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Texas A&M University-Central Texas.
Financial Aid by Income Level
50.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
46.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Texas A&M University-Central Texas was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Texas A&M University-Central Texas in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2019–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $7,029 | $17,157 | — |
| 2020 | $6,483 | $16,299 | $3,249 |
| 2021 | $6,627 | $16,770 | $8,043 |
| 2022 | $6,627 | $16,419 | $2,457 |
| 2023 | $6,627 | $16,419 | $1,113 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100.00% Acceptance Rate
33 Total Applicants
33 Students Admitted
26 First-Time Students Enrolled
78.79% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Texas A&M University-Central Texas reported total enrollment of about 1,750 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (35.5%), Hispanic or Latino (29.9%), and Black or African American (23.3%). About 50.27% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
37.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Texas A&M University-Central Texas in 2024 is 1,750 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,376 students. Graduate enrollment is about 648 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 35.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Texas A&M University-Central Texas completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 41% male / 59% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 30% male / 70% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 80% male / 20% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Texas A&M University-Central Texas.
Return on Investment
$17,750 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for Texas A&M University-Central Texas.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 38 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 95 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 69 completions
3. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 61 completions
4. Psychology, General: 47 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 44 completions
6. Business/Commerce, General: 41 completions
7. Education, General: 33 completions
8. Social Work: 27 completions
9. Accounting: 27 completions
Most popular programs at Texas A&M University-Central Texas.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Texas A&M University-Central Texas graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Texas A&M University-Central Texas from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 48.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,983
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,905
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a public institution located in Killeen, TX, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Computer and Information Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,750 students. Student body composition includes White (35.5%), Hispanic or Latino (29.9%), Black or African American (23.3%). The admission rate is 100.00%. Approximately 50.27% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Killeen, TX 76549
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Texas A&M University-Central Texas provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Texas A&M University-Central Texas located?
Texas A&M University-Central Texas is located in Killeen, TX.
What is Texas A&M University-Central Texas's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Texas A&M University-Central Texas is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 33 applicants and 33 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Texas A&M University-Central Texas cost?
Reported tuition is $7,363 and average net price is $1,300 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,394 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Texas A&M University-Central Texas?
Texas A&M University-Central Texas reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,376 students, White (35.5%), Hispanic or Latino (29.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Texas A&M University-Central Texas?
About 43.1% of students at Texas A&M University-Central Texas are first-generation college students.
How much debt do Texas A&M University-Central Texas students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,750.
Is Texas A&M University-Central Texas public or private?
Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a public institution located in Killeen, TX.
Is Texas A&M University-Central Texas an HBCU?
No. Texas A&M University-Central Texas is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Texas A&M University-Central Texas a tribal college?
No. Texas A&M University-Central Texas is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Texas A&M University-Central Texas a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Texas A&M University-Central Texas reports 29.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Texas A&M University-Central Texas religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Texas A&M University-Central Texas in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Killeen, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.