Facts about Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M ranks among the Top 20 public universities in the United States by US News and World Report.

275,000 former students comprise one of the largest and most active alumni groups in the nation.

over 800 Student Organizations

Students stand during the entire football game to demonstrate their willingness to jump on the field and fight for the team.

373,000 square feet of athletic space in the Student Recreation Center

• 94 different majors for you to choose from
• More than 2,800 courses offered in more than 150 fields of study

Texas A&M has the highest graduation rate among public universities in the state

Texas A&M has research being conducted on all 7 continents

90% of freshman say Texas A&M was their first choice

Aggie Muster honors fallen Aggies and is observed around the world each April 21.

137 National Merit Scholars entered Texas A&M in Fall 2004

• The stars on the Aggie Ring represent the five stages of an Aggie’s development—intellect, body, spiritual attainment, emotional poise and integrity of character.
• The stripes on the shield of the Aggie ring represent the nation’s 13 original states.

The University plans to add 447 new faculty members in the next 5 years

More than 3,800 international students from countries are enrolled in Texas A&M’s undergraduate and graduate programs.

• $375,000,000 in financial aid, scholarships, grants, waivers, work-study and on-campus employment awarded last year.
• 75% of students receive some type of financial assistance

The highest percentage of medical and dental school students in Texas come from Texas A&M University.