Home
Colleges
Texas
Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Public Graduate Excellent 87/100

Texas A&M University-Central Texas

See admissions data, costs, student outcomes, and academic programs, all verified from official US government sources.

Compare This College

Killeen, Texas

About Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a public institution offering graduate degrees based in Killeen, Texas. It enrolls 1,750 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: tamuct.edu

Acceptance: 100%
Graduation: 63%
Net Price: $1,300
Median Earnings (10yr): —
Enrollment: 1,750
Student : Faculty: 15:1

Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Excellent

87/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online

Outcomes —

Value —

Affordability 82

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 100%, Texas A&M University-Central Texas is broadly accessible to qualified applicants.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Open

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Test Policy Test Optional Applicants choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether Texas A&M University-Central Texas is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Stable ↑ 2.6 pts since 2019

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Texas A&M University-Central Texas isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $1,300 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$1,300

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

50%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

46%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $7,363
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $17,154
Room & Board (off-campus): $11,394
Books & Supplies: $1,950
Other Expenses (off-campus): $2,115
Total Cost of Attendance: $14,187

Application fee: $30 (one-time, due at submission)

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$3,130

10% percentile

$5,500

25% percentile

$17,750

Median percentile

$18,750

75% percentile

$25,000

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $13,408 ↓ $4,342

No Pell $12,397 ↓ $5,353

Dependent students $10,750 ↓ $7,000

Independent students $14,292 ↓ $3,458

Female students $13,457 ↓ $4,293

Male students $12,500 ↓ $5,250

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $9,341, less than completers ($17,750), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

63% of full-time students who enrolled at Texas A&M University-Central Texas graduate within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

63%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

—

Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

Post-graduation earnings data is not yet reported for Texas A&M University-Central Texas.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

—

Earning > $25K

—

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Who Studies Here

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is home to 1,750 students, a mid-sized community. Some distinctive traits: 43% are first-generation college students, 62% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

1,750

Part-Time

62%

First-Generation

43%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 35.5% 621

Hispanic 29.9% 524

Black 23.3% 407

Other 4.5% 78

Asian 3.1% 55

International 0.1% 1

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Texas A&M University-Central Texas. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Rural: Fringe Killeen, Texas

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

63% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NAIA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

Designation

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

What You Can Study

Texas A&M University-Central Texas offers a varied set of programs: 38 distinct programs across 17 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

8 Programs

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Business $68K ($48K–$95K)

2 Programs

Computer Science

Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)
Information Science $85K ($60K–$117K)

2 Programs

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)
Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

2 Programs

Health

Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Mental Health Services $52K ($38K–$69K)

1 Program

Transportation

Air Transportation $86K ($62K–$118K)

1 Program

Public Administration

Social Work $52K ($39K–$64K)

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Texas A&M University-Central Texas is 15:1, close to the national average.

Student : Faculty

15:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$8,720

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$3.5M

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$77,409

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

93 instructional faculty across 5 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	6	6%	$95,274
Associate Professors	36	39%	$76,278
Assistant Professors	39	42%	$79,762
Instructors	2	2%	$53,861
Lecturers	10	11%	$66,291

Pros & Cons of Texas A&M University-Central Texas

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Texas A&M University-Central Texas tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Very affordable net price after aid
Accessible admissions for most applicants
Reasonable class sizes
Wide reach of need-based federal aid
First-gen-friendly student body
Flexible part-time enrollment options

CONS

Mostly part-time student body, less full-time campus feel

Best for: Based on the data, Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a fit for students who want a clear path to start college without a competitive admissions barrier; families focused on keeping net cost low; working adults or students needing part-time study options.

Frequently Asked Questions about Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Texas A&M University-Central Texas.

Is Texas A&M University-Central Texas hard to get into?

Texas A&M University-Central Texas has open or near-open admissions. Most qualified applicants are accepted. Acceptance rate: 100%.

What is the acceptance rate at Texas A&M University-Central Texas?

Texas A&M University-Central Texas has an acceptance rate of 100%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

How much does Texas A&M University-Central Texas cost?

The average net price after aid at Texas A&M University-Central Texas is $1,300 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Texas A&M University-Central Texas known for?

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is best known for its programs in Information Systems, Business Administration, Liberal Arts. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Texas A&M University-Central Texas accredited?

Yes. Texas A&M University-Central Texas is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How many students attend Texas A&M University-Central Texas?

Texas A&M University-Central Texas enrolls 1,750 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Central Texas?

Texas A&M University-Central Texas graduates 63% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Texas A&M University-Central Texas a public or private college?

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a Public institution.

Where is Texas A&M University-Central Texas located?

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is located in Killeen, Texas.

What programs does Texas A&M University-Central Texas offer?

Texas A&M University-Central Texas offers 38 distinct programs. The most popular include Information Systems, Business Administration, Liberal Arts.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Texas A&M University-Central Texas?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Texas A&M University-Central Texas is 15:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.