Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a public university with the following characteristics:

School Overview

History: The school was founded in 1971 and was originally part of East Texas State University. In September 1996, it became part of the Texas A&M University System and is governed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Campus size: The campus covers an area of ​​375 acres and the school adopts a semester-based academic calendar.

Ranking: In the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranking, the school is tied for 79th among regional universities in the West and 40th among public schools.

Student Composition: There are currently 1,361 full-time undergraduates and 400 part-time undergraduates. The student body is diverse, with minority students accounting for 43%, including 19% white, 17% black, 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 2% Asians, etc.

Professional Settings

Rich disciplines: The professional courses set up cover many fields such as art, biology, chemistry, computer science, English, electronic technology, history, mass communication, mathematics, politics, accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, nursing, psychology, criminal justice, special education, business administration, etc.

Popular majors: The more popular majors include humanities, business, biology, psychology, criminal justice and security studies, nursing, electrical engineering, accounting, information science, kinesiology and sports science, etc.

Teaching and faculty

Teaching mode: Focus on the combination of theory and practice, and strive to help students apply what they have learned to practice, so as to improve students' practical ability and problem-solving ability.

Faculty: The teacher-student ratio is 12:1. 75% of students think that professors put a lot of effort into teaching. 100% of students think it is easy to choose the courses they want. 75% of students think that the academic burden is easy to manage.

Campus Life

Accommodation: The school provides co-ed dormitories for students, and the dormitory conditions are highly rated by students. In Niche's ranking, the school's dormitories are rated as one of the best college dormitories in the United States.

Student Activities: There are more than 12 student organizations and club activities, covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports and other aspects to meet the diverse interests of students.

Sports and Athletics: The school's sports programs belong to the Red River Athletics League of the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics). Although the level of sports and athletics may not be outstanding compared to some large universities, it also provides students with opportunities to participate in sports and teamwork.

Tuition and Aid

Tuition Standards: Tuition and miscellaneous fees for in-state students are $8,688, and tuition and miscellaneous fees for out-of-state students are $9,866. Together with room and board, the total cost per year is approximately $20,750. US dollars.

Funding policy: The school provides students with a variety of scholarships and grants. 95% of students can receive a certain degree of financial assistance, with an average annual amount of US$11,114, helping students reduce their financial burden and successfully complete their studies.