Texas A&M University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a public research university in Texarkana, Texas, enrolling about 1,982 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 63.54% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $45,515 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,349
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,997 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 63.54% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,982 76.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.57%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 47.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 24.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 62.3%
- Average SAT Score: 1006
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,270
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,802
- Room & Board: $13,972 annual estimate
Texas A&M University-Texarkana: what the data shows
Common questions about Texas A&M University-Texarkana, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Texas A&M University-Texarkana?
Texas A&M University-Texarkana is located in Texarkana, TX (ZIP 75503).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Texas A&M University-Texarkana public or private?
Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a Public institution.
How much does Texas A&M University-Texarkana cost?
Published tuition: $8,349 in-state, $45,080 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,997.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,002 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,494 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,432 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,871 |
| $110,001+ | $18,268 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $33,396.
How hard is it to get into Texas A&M University-Texarkana?
Admission rate: 63.54%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1006 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Texas A&M University-Texarkana?
Total enrollment: 1,982 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,270 students.
Graduate enrollment: 430 students.
About 77% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Texarkana?
150%-time completion rate: 29.57%.
First-year retention: 63.7%.
What do graduates of Texas A&M University-Texarkana earn?
Median earnings: $41,785 six years after entry; $45,515 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,953.
52.51% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Texas A&M University-Texarkana known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (103 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (45 completions)
- Psychology, General (40 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (27 completions)
- Accounting (26 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (23 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (23 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (19 completions)
- General Studies (18 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Texas A&M University-Texarkana a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 63.54%; completion rate 29.57%; median earnings $45,515 at 10 years; net price $12,997. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,349
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Texas A&M University-Texarkana was $8,349.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,997
2024 Value
In 2024 Texas A&M University-Texarkana had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,997.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$51,988 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,997 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$33,396 4-Year In-State Tuition
$180,320 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,972 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,121 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$96,484 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Texas A&M University-Texarkana.
Financial Aid by Income Level
52.51% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45.35% 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-Texarkana 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-Texarkana in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,578 | $14,002 | $8,258 |
| 2014 | $6,059 | $15,235 | $6,637 |
| 2015 | $6,411 | $16,437 | $8,372 |
| 2016 | $6,840 | $17,886 | $11,211 |
| 2017 | $6,963 | $18,375 | $11,780 |
| 2018 | $7,363 | $19,392 | $11,569 |
| 2019 | $7,536 | $20,025 | $10,218 |
| 2020 | $7,764 | $20,273 | $11,249 |
| 2021 | $7,930 | $20,659 | $14,204 |
| 2022 | $7,930 | $20,659 | $10,189 |
| 2023 | $7,930 | $20,947 | $12,637 |
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
63.54% Acceptance Rate
1,802 Total Applicants
1,445 Students Admitted
259 First-Time Students Enrolled
17.92% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1006
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Texas A&M University-Texarkana reported total enrollment of about 1,982 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.5%), Hispanic or Latino (23.1%), and Black or African American (17.5%). About 52.51% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
76.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Texas A&M University-Texarkana in 2024 is 1,982 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,270 students. Graduate enrollment is about 430 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.7%
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 46.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
16.52% 100% Completion Time
29.57% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.52% of students graduating from Texas A&M University-Texarkana 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: 53% male / 47% female
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 36% male / 64% female
- Psychology, General: 10% male / 90% 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-Texarkana.
Return on Investment
$18,953 Median Student Debt
$45,515 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
41.64% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
775.49% Return on Investment
4.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Texas A&M University-Texarkana.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 103 completions
2. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 45 completions
3. Psychology, General: 40 completions
4. Elementary Education and Teaching: 27 completions
5. Accounting: 26 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 23 completions
7. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 23 completions
8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 19 completions
9. General Studies: 18 completions
Most popular programs at Texas A&M University-Texarkana.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Texas A&M University-Texarkana graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Texas A&M University-Texarkana from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 62.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,835
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,462
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-Texarkana is a public institution located in Texarkana, 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,982 students. Student body composition includes White (46.5%), Hispanic or Latino (23.1%), Black or African American (17.5%). The admission rate is 63.54%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1006. The 150%-time completion rate is 29.57%. Approximately 52.51% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Texarkana, TX 75503
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.57% graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Texarkana falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Texas A&M University-Texarkana located?
Texas A&M University-Texarkana is located in Texarkana, TX.
What is Texas A&M University-Texarkana's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Texas A&M University-Texarkana is 63.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,802 applicants and 1,445 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Texas A&M University-Texarkana cost?
Reported tuition is $8,349 and average net price is $12,997 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,972 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Texas A&M University-Texarkana?
Texas A&M University-Texarkana reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,270 students, White (46.5%), Hispanic or Latino (23.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Texas A&M University-Texarkana?
About 47.5% of students at Texas A&M University-Texarkana are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Texas A&M University-Texarkana?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Texas A&M University-Texarkana reports midpoint SAT about 1006 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Texas A&M University-Texarkana earn?
Median earnings are $41,785 six years after entry and $45,515 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Texarkana?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Texas A&M University-Texarkana students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,953.
Is Texas A&M University-Texarkana public or private?
Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a public institution located in Texarkana, TX.
Is Texas A&M University-Texarkana an HBCU?
No. Texas A&M University-Texarkana is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Texas A&M University-Texarkana a tribal college?
No. Texas A&M University-Texarkana is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- Texarkana, 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.