Texas A&M University System – A Complete Guide to Every Campus
The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with 11 universities, eight state agencies, a law school, and a health science center. Based in College Station, it serves more than 153,000 students across the state—and impacts every county in Texas through research, outreach, and public service.
Founded in 1876 with Texas A&M University as its flagship, the system embodies both academic excellence and deep commitment to Texas communities.
🎓 Academic Strengths Across the System
- Texas A&M University (College Station): Engineering, agriculture, business, veterinary medicine, and science
- Prairie View A&M: Historically Black University with strong programs in nursing, architecture, and engineering
- Texas A&M–Corpus Christi: Coastal and marine sciences, health, education
- Texas A&M–Kingsville: Engineering, agriculture, wildlife, and music
- Tarleton State University: Agriculture, education, nursing, and business
- Other A&M campuses: Provide regional access to degrees in STEM, liberal arts, and health sciences
🧪 Research & Innovation Highlights
- Texas A&M University is a Tier One research institution (Carnegie R1) with over $1.1 billion in annual research expenditures
- Texas A&M AgriLife and Engineering Experiment Station support agricultural and industrial innovation statewide
- A&M agencies work on disaster response, energy, animal health, public safety, and environmental research
🏫 Campus-by-Campus Highlights
🎓 Texas A&M University (Flagship)
Location: College Station, TX
A world-class public research university with a rich military tradition and global alumni network
Known for: Engineering, agriculture, veterinary science, architecture, and the Corps of Cadets
🔎 Explore TAMU programs
🧭 Visit the Campus:
Address: 400 Bizzell St, College Station, TX 77843
Tours: visit.tamu.edu
Things to See: Academic Plaza, Bonfire Memorial, Kyle Field, Century Tree, George H.W. Bush Presidential Library
🎓 Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU)
Location: Prairie View, TX
Known for: Engineering, education, nursing, criminal justice
🔎 PVAMU programs
🎓 Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Known for: Marine biology, environmental science, health, and education
🔎 TAMU-CC programs
🎓 Tarleton State University
Location: Stephenville, TX
Known for: Agriculture, teacher education, and kinesiology
🔎 Tarleton programs
🎓 Other A&M System Universities
- Texas A&M–Kingsville: Agriculture, music, engineering
- Texas A&M–Commerce: Education, business, psychology
- Texas A&M–San Antonio: New urban campus serving South Texas with teacher prep and business
- Texas A&M–Texarkana, Central Texas, and West Texas A&M: Regional campuses with flexible programs for local students
💉 Health Institutions
- Texas A&M Health: Integrates colleges of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and dentistry
- Known for rural and underserved health initiatives, military medicine, and interdisciplinary research
- Campuses and clinical training sites statewide, including Bryan-College Station, Dallas, Temple, Round Rock, and McAllen
🏈 Athletics Across the System
Texas A&M University (College Station): NCAA Division I – Southeastern Conference (SEC)
Tarleton State: NCAA Division I – WAC
Prairie View A&M: NCAA Division I – SWAC
Other campuses: Compete in Division II or III or offer intramurals and club sports
💰 Cost & Financial Aid
- The A&M System offers competitive tuition with in-state rates and significant financial aid for Texans
- Flagship and regional schools provide automatic merit scholarships and need-based support
- Health sciences programs include professional aid options and service-based incentives
📥 Admissions Overview
- All academic institutions use ApplyTexas.org
- TAMU–College Station: Competitive admissions with holistic review and automatic admission for top Texas students
- Regional campuses have open enrollment or rolling admissions and priority scholarship deadlines
- Health-related programs use TMDSAS and other centralized applications
🧠 Final Thoughts
The Texas A&M University System delivers powerful academic resources and public service across Texas—from flagship engineering in College Station to marine biology in Corpus Christi and teacher prep in San Antonio.
If you’re looking to study with purpose, stay close to home, or serve your community, the A&M System makes it possible—and proudly Texan.
