Texas A & M University - Commerce

2600 South Neal, Commerce, TX 75429

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Texas A & M University - Commerce School Description

Texas A&M University-Commerce provides a personal educational experience for a diverse community of life-long learners. Our purpose is to discover and disseminate knowledge for leadership and service in an interconnected and dynamic world. Our challenge is to nurture partnerships for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic vitality of Texas and beyond.

Since 1889 Texas A&M University-Commerce has been educating the people of Texas, and beyond. A member of the prestigious Texas A&M University System and located in Commerce, the university has campuses in Dallas, Mesquite, Navarro College and Midlothian, and conducts classes in McKinney, the Collin County Community College District, and at Northeast Texas Community College.

Through state-of-the-art telecommunications and internet-based instruction, the university meets the undergraduate, graduate and professional needs of the citizens of Northeast Texas and beyond.

Texas A&M-Commerce is a vibrant, dynamic community of students, professors and professional staff. There is always something exciting happening. Whether the latest event is an upcoming concert, play, greek activity or simply news about a fellow student or colleague.

A small town college feel where serious study is encouraged. It’s a place where students enjoy mentoring relationships with professors, become leaders their first year on campus, and become actively involved in campus life with a choice of over 100 clubs and organizations.

School Website: Texas A & M University - Commerce

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Texas A & M University - Commerce

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Texas A&M University–Commerce is a member of the Texas A&M University System located in Commerce, Texas, United States. It also has campuses in Dallas and Mesquite, Texas and conducts classes at the McKinney, Texas campus of Collin County Community College District as well as at Northeast Texas Community College near Mount Pleasant, Texas. The university also has a partnership with Navarro College.

History

The university began as East Texas Normal College in 1889 when founder William Leonidas Mayo opened the doors to a one-building campus in Cooper, TX. After the original campus was destroyed by fire in 1894, Mayo moved the college to its present location in Commerce.

The State of Texas purchased the campus from Mayo in 1917 (after receiving word that the State would purchase the campus, Mayo died of a heart attack while walking back to the campus) and changed the name to East Texas State Normal College. In 1923, the school was renamed East Texas State Teachers College. The graduate program was added in 1935.

In 1957 the state Legislature, recognizing that the purpose of the institution had broadened from teacher education, changed the name to East Texas State College. Following the inauguration of the first doctoral program in 1962, the name was changed to East Texas State University (ETSU). The name was chosen despite Commerce being located in the North Texas geographic region; there were already schools named North, South, and West Texas State, and the school was the easternmost of the four.

ETSU would open branch locations in Mesquite, Dallas, and Texarkana. In 1996, the institution entered the Texas A&M University System and became Texas A&M University-Commerce; the Texarkana branch separated from the Commerce campus and became Texas A&M University-Texarkana, a separately accredited institution.

Texas A&M University-Commerce is the second largest institution in the Texas A&M System; only the main campus at College Station has a higher enrollment.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Lions

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
5,314
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
97%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$13,466
Students Receiving Aid:
85%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$25
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Texas A & M University - Commerce Degree Programs

Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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Texas A & M University - Commerce Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Women 55%
Men 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 65%
African-American 18%
Other 9%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 97%
Out-of-State 3%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 97%
Tennessee 0%
Alabama 0%
Arkansas 0%
Oklahoma 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 31%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Lone Star Conference)
Basketball (Lone Star Conference)
Track (Lone Star Conference)

Texas A & M University - Commerce Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 5,126 $ 13,466  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 4,020 $ 12,360  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,106 $ 1,106  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,074 42%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,899 51%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,320 40%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,938 59%  
Any Aid:
  85%  

Texas A & M University - Commerce Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 43% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 66%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 450
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 550, Math: 530
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 58%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 17, Verbal: 17, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 21

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Texas A & M University - Commerce

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Question: Anyone know any details about Texas A&M University Commerce's Online MBA Program?

Is it associated with Texas A&M Mays School of Business?
27 months ago

Best Answer

I understand it is part of the Texas A&M system. I will start the online MBA program this year, from Alaska. From what I can see, it is one of the best programs for the $$$.

Question: Which university in Texas would you choose?

I am considering Texas A&M University, University of North Texas, University of Houston, Sam Houston State University, or Texas A&M University-Commerce. I have not quite decided what I want to major in but I am considering Education, photography, or journalism. And I plan on being in a marching band.
38 months ago

Best Answer

Depends on what you are wanting to study. And also where you live and how far from home you are wanting to go. I graduated from East Tx State University which is now Texas A&M Commerce and of course am pretty partial to it. It's a great school if you are planning to go into teaching and also has a pretty decent ag program. A&M College Station is a great school too...in fact none of them are bad...just depends on your intended course of study which is the best fit for you.
ggn
ggn

Best Answer

I'd say pretty good, I'd respect that degree from that institution.

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