TAMU Commerce Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 92.24%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1060. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,026
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,326
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at TAMU Commerce:
- Total Enrollment: 13,252, including 5,935 online students
- 9,992 Undergraduate, 3,260 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.2% men, 60.8% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 43%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 26%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 57%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 128 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 7 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 58 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
TAMU Commerce Overview
East Texas A&M University (TAMU Commerce) is a four-year, public school located in Commerce, TX. East Texas A&M University was newly upgraded to an R2 University from a Doctoral / Research University (not R1, R2)
in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The TAMU Commerce's tuition & fees is $10,026 for Texas residents and $22,326 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 68% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,937.
The school has a total enrollment of 13,252 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
TAMU Commerce's acceptance rate is 92.24% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.26%. The median SAT score is 1060 and the ACT score is 22.
TAMU Commerce ranked 296th in National Universities and 51st in Texas Colleges rankings. East Texas A&M University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of East Texas A&M University is $10,026 for in-state students and $22,326 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,338 for in-state students and $14,718 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,026 for Texas residents and $22,030 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,338 for Texas residents and $14,534 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,026 | $22,326 |
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| Graduate | $7,338 | $14,718 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,026 | $22,030 |
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| Graduate | $7,338 | $14,534 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
East Texas A&M University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at TAMU Commerce
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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