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MAJORS
List is current as of Spring 2020.Visit majors.tamu.edu for the most current information. * Also available at the Higher
Education Center at McAllen ** Also available at Texas A&M
University at Galveston*** Also available at both McAllen and
Galveston campuses
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & LIFE SCIENCES aglifesciences.tamu.edu
AgribusinessAgricultural Communications &
JournalismAgricultural EconomicsAgricultural Leadership &
DevelopmentAgricultural ScienceAgricultural Systems ManagementAgriculture & Life SciencesAnimal ScienceBiochemistryBioenvironmental SciencesBiological & Agricultural EngineeringEcological RestorationEntomologyEnvironmental StudiesFood Science & TechnologyForensic & Investigative SciencesForestryGeneticsHorticultureNutritionPlant & Environmental Soil SciencesPoultry ScienceRangeland Ecology & ManagementRecreation, Park & Tourism SciencesRenewable Natural ResourcesSpatial SciencesTurfgrass ScienceUniversity Studies
Environmental BusinessLeadership Studies
Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE arch.tamu.edu
Construction ScienceEnvironmental Design Architectural
StudiesLandscape ArchitectureUniversity Studies
Global Arts, Planning, Design and Construction
Urban & Regional PlanningVisualization
MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL mays.tamu.edu
Business Administration AccountingBusiness HonorsFinance ManagementManagement Information SystemsMarketingSupply Chain Management
COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY dentistry.tamhsc.edu
Dental Hygiene
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENTeducation.tamu.edu
Allied HealthCommunity HealthDance ScienceHealth Education Human Resource DevelopmentInterdisciplinary Studies
Early Childhood - 6Middle School
Interdisciplinary Studies Bilingual EducationSpecial Education
KinesiologyDance SciencePhysical Activity
Secondary EducationSchool HealthSport ManagementTechnology ManagementUniversity Studies
Child Professional ServicesDanceDance EducationSports ConditioningSports Leadership
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGengineering.tamu.edu
Aerospace EngineeringArchitectural Engineering
Mechanical Systems for BuildingsStructural Systems for Buildings
Biomedical EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer Engineering
Computer Science TrackElectrical Engineering Track
Computer ScienceComputingElectrical EngineeringElectronic Systems Engineering
TechnologyIndustrial DistributionIndustrial EngineeringInterdisciplinary Engineering***Manufacturing & Mechanical
Engineering TechnologyMaterials Science & EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMultidisciplinary Engineering
Technology***Nuclear EngineeringOcean Engineering**Petroleum Engineering
COLLEGE OF GEOSCIENCESgeosciences.tamu.edu
Environmental GeosciencesEnvironmental StudiesGeographic Information Science &
TechnologyGeographyGeologyGeophysicsMeteorologyOceanographyUniversity Studies
GeographyGIS & Technology
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTSliberalarts.tamu.edu
AnthropologyClassicsCommunicationEconomicsEnglishHistoryInternational StudiesModern LanguagesNeuroscience - Behavioral & CognitivePerformance StudiesPhilosophyPolitical SciencePsychologySociologySpanishTelecommunication Media StudiesUniversity Studies
Health HumanitiesJournalism StudiesLiberal StudiesRace, Gender & EthnicityReligious Thought, Practices &
CulturesSociety, Ethics & Law
Women’s & Gender Studies
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH sph.tamhsc.edu
Public Health*
COLLEGE OF NURSING nursing.tamu.edu
Nursing - Traditional Track
COLLEGE OF SCIENCEscience.tamu.edu
Applied Mathematical SciencesBiologyChemistryMathematicsMicrobiologyMolecular & Cell BiologyNeuroscience - Molecular & CellularPhysicsStatisticsZoology
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCESvetmed.tamu.edu/bims
Biomedical Science*Neuroscience - Translational &
Preclinical
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS & PROGRAMSopsa.tamu.edu
Dental Law Medicine NursingPharmacyVeterinary
12TH GRADE TO 12TH MANREVIEW ADMITS Your complete application file will be reviewed in a holistic manner based on: • your application and essay • class rank and SAT and/or ACT scores
SAT range for middle 50th percentile: 1190-1420ACT range for middle 50th percentile: 25-32
• extracurricular activities, community service, leadership, employment and summer activities
• talents, awards and honors.
ENGINEERING REVIEWAll applications to the College of Engineering will be holistically reviewed for admission into General Engineering.
Applicants to the College of Engineering will be asked to answer an engineering specific short answer question as part of their application. The early action deadline for the College of Engineering is October 15.
For additional information about how to be admitted to Texas A&M University visit tx.ag/admit2tamu.
ALTERNATIVE DECISIONSThere are many ways to be an Aggie. Texas A&M offers alternative admission options including Texas A&M -Blinn TEAM, Engineering Academy at Blinn-Bryan, Engineering at Galveston, Higher Education Center at McAllen, Aggie Gateway and Program for System Admission (PSA).
Learn more about these programs atadmissions.tamu.edu/freshman/admitted.
NON-RESIDENT
TUITION & FEES* $39,072LOAN FEES 64
HOUSING & MEALS 11,400
BOOKS & SUPPLIES 1,222
TRAVEL 3,292
PERSONAL EXPENSES 3,500
TOTAL $58,550
Tuition rates vary by college, program, entry date and residency. Use this student tuition calculator to determine your tuition rate.tuition.tamu.edu. Please visit financialaid.tamu.edu for the most current cost of attendance.
* Amounts are based on 15 credit hours per semester at Texas A&M University, College Station. Tuition and fees vary by academic college and tuition rate cohort.
A non-resident student who holds a competitive academic scholarship of at least $4000 or more offered by Texas A&M may receive a non-resident tuition waiver. Visit tx.ag/tuitionwaiver for details.
2020-2021 COLLEGE STATIONUNDERGRADUATE FALL AND SPRING
DOLLARS THAT MAKE SENSE
An ApplyTexas or Coalition Admissions Application Both applications open July 1 and close December 1. Application details can be found at admissions.tamu.edu/freshman.
Essay AEssay prompt can be found at tx.ag/essay. Additional essays will not be reviewed.A nonrefundable $75 application fee or fee waiverThe application fee for international applicants is $90. (Fees are subject to change.)Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR)* Replaces the high school transcript requirement in most cases.SAT or ACT scores sent from the testing agency. Essay/writing component is not required.
All documents must be received (not postmarked) by the deadline.
To apply to Texas A&M, make sure you submit the following:
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ADMISSIONS ESSENTIALS
*SELF-REPORTED ACADEMIC RECORD (SRAR) All freshman applicants must complete a SRAR with a few exceptions. Created online using the high school transcript, the SRAR is a self-reported student academic record that lists all courses, grades, GPA, class rank if available on the transcript, and graduation plan. The SRAR cannot be submitted prior to the application but you can and should work on it as soon as possible. See admissions website for exceptions.
tx.ag/SRAR
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APP OPENS: 7/1tx.ag/Apply2TAMU
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With various residential options, amenities, programs, and opportunities for involvement and sustainability, find your new home in the heart of Aggieland.
reslife.tamu.edu
Earn credit toward your degree and discover the world by studying abroad. As the number one public university for students studying abroad, various scholarships and financial aid opportunities are available to help you reach your destination. studyabroad.tamu.edu
Your college experience is more than your time in the classroom. Cultivate your interests and passions, become a leader and make new friends by joining a student organization.
getinvolved.tamu.edu
The University Honors Program at Texas A&M is one of the most comprehensive of its type anywhere in the United States, offering 300+ Honors classes and benefits from the participation of more than 2,000 undergraduates in its programs. launch.tamu.edu/Honors
Here are several key resources to enhance your education as you continue your path to becoming an Aggie.
ABOVE AND BEYOND
DO WELL . DO GOOD .
From academic excellence to selfless service, Texas A&M University is home to the leaders
of tomorrow.
Aggies grow in knowledge in the classroom, develop the tools needed to create change and graduate ready to build a better world. With more than 130 majors to choose from and 1,000+ student organizations to get involved in, a brighter future begins at Texas A&M. The core values of Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Respect and Selfless Service are the foundation of an Aggie education and are at the heart of all Aggies – past, present and future.
If you are ready to grow in knowledge in the classroom, develop the tools needed to create change and build a better world, then you are ready to become an Aggie. At Texas A&M, you will receive the resources and support to do well in the classroom so that you can enter the world prepared to do good.
aggiebound.tamu.edu
SUPPORT TO BE UNSTOPPABLESCHOLARSHIPS
Visit scholarships.tamu.edu for a list of available scholarships and scholarship search engines. You can also apply for Texas A&M scholarships online when you apply for admission to Texas A&M. Freshman Applicants: Submit your admission/scholarship application and all essays. Deadline Dec 1. Essay A on the application is required for all applicants. tx.ag/essay
CORPS OF CADETS SCHOLARSHIPSThe Corps of Cadets is committed to offering students a wide range of opportunities to learn, succeed and excel. There are more than 1,800 Corps scholarships available. Scholarships range in value from $1,000 to $10,000 and carry no military obligation. In addition, Corps scholarships may qualify out-of-state residents to pay tuition at the in-state rate. corps.tamu.edu
MAROON MERIT AWARDThe Maroon Merit Scholarship program is designed to provide funding for outstanding out-of-state students. Awards are based on an applicant’s high school academic record and SAT/ACT scores. These awards are for domestic non-resident students only (from a state other than Texas). Maroon Merit Awards do not qualify out-of-state residents to pay tuition at the in-state rate.tx.ag/maroonmerit
OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPSIn searching for outside scholarships, check with foundations, organizations (including religious, community, and professional associations) and your parents’ employers. We encourage you to seek out additional opportunities to help pay for your college. scholarships.tamu.edu
FINANCIAL AID
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at studentaid.gov. The FAFSA is available in October. We recommend applying as early as possible. You do not have to be admitted to apply. Texas A&M's school code is 003632.
YOUR AGGIE EXPERIENCE STARTS HERE.The Aggie Spirit is unlike any other. From the camaraderie of our students, faculty and staff to our time-honored traditions, we represent one family – the Aggie family. You can feel it in the student section at Kyle Field on an Aggie Football game day; in a friendly “Howdy!” you receive from a stranger as you walk across campus; or during the annual Big Event, a day in which thousands of Aggies come together in an act of selfless service for the community.
You just have to see it to believe it.
You're never too far from Aggieland. Check out tx.ag/PSCevents for a list of events we're hosting all over the country. You can also register for a campus visit, including an academic appointment, campus walking tour and an admission session at visit.tamu.edu.
If you're traveling to College Station to see campus for yourself, Easterwood Airport is within city limits and we're an hour and a half from major airports in both Houston and Austin.
Can’t make it to campus? Take a virtual tour with one of our 360-degree videos! tx.ag/360playlist
B A C K E D B Y T H E BESTFrom the East Coast to the West Coast and everywhere in between, Texas A&M Regional Advisors are available to assist you on your journey to becoming an Aggie.
admissions.tamu.edu/advisors
ADMISSIONS CUSTOMER SERVICE979.845.1060 | [email protected] admissions.tamu.edu
Western U.S. Regional Advisors
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