Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,790

2023 Average Net Price

$11,902

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

92.6%

8,231 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

12,013

60.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45.9%

395 Graduates

About

Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) is a higher education institution located in Hunt County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) were Other Multidisciplinary Studies (337 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (199 degrees), and General Studies (137 degrees).

In 2023, 3,391 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554). 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,477 degrees), 2.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (622 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) is $4,790, which is $−26,213 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,070 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) is $4,790, which is $26,214 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,902.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,790

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) was $4,790. The cost of tuition at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) is $−26,214 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,902

2023 Value

8.62%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,902. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) grew by 8.62%.

This chart compares the average net price of Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,916

Room and Board

$1,556

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) was of $10,916 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 32.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,556. The cost of books and supplies increased by 49.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 28.6% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3070 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) received 8,231 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 24.6% annual growth. Out of those 8,231 applicants, 7,621 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.6% acceptance rate.

There were 12,013 students enrolled at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) in 2023. 23% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) has an overall enrollment yield of 15.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,621

Accepted Out of 8,231

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) was 92.6% (7,621 admissions from 8,231 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 86.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 24.6%, while admissions grew by 33.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

23%

Submission Percentage (2023)

267

Scores Submitted (2023)

23% of enrolled first-time students at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) had a total enrollment of 12,013 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) is 7,215 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,798. This means that 60.1% of students enrolled at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554), both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.4% White, 22.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% Black or African American, 4.69% Two or More Races, 3.42% Asian, 0.333% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0999% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.3%) and White Male (15.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (11.6%) and White Male (8.24%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,013 students. The full-time enrollment at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) is 7,215 and the part-time enrollment is 4,798. This means that 60.1% of students enrolled at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,736 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,698 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,255 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) is 39.4% White, 22.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% Black or African American, 4.69% Two or More Races, 3.42% Asian, 0.333% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0999% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 572 students (4.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 827 more women than men received degrees from Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) is white (1,477 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (622 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) is Other Multidisciplinary Studies (337 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (199 degrees) and General Studies (137 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (36 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (538 degrees), and Agriculture (133 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,512,648 people), Secondary school teachers (502,601 people), Education administrators (262,181 people), Special education teachers (203,547 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (186,643 people).

The most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) in 2023 are Library Science (36 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (538 degrees), Agriculture (133 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (138 degrees), and Education (512 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) are Library Science (36 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (538 degrees), Agriculture (133 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (138 degrees), and Education (512 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554).

Most Common (2023)

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
337 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
199 degrees awarded
General Studies
137 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 337 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,282

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,109

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,282 degrees were awarded to men at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554), which is 0.608 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,109).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 152 degrees were awarded to men at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 2.14 times more than the 71 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 239 degrees were awarded to men at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 2.44 times more than the 98 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 26% of students graduating from Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) is Female and Asian (80% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.506% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,477 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
622 degrees awarded
Black or African American
564 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) is white (1,477 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (622 degrees).

1% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
945 degrees awarded
White Male
532 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
408 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) is white female (945 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (532 degrees).

Operations

Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) has an endowment valued at nearly $36.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 13.9M (38.4%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) had a total salary expenditure of 231M. Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) employs 102 Assistant professors, 101 Associate professors and 87 Professors. Most academics at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) are Male Professor (60), Female Assistant professor (60), and Male Associate professor (53).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 160 employees, Management, with 143 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 114 employees.

Endowment

$36.1M

2023 Endowment

5.51%

growth from 2022

Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) has an endowment valued at about $36.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) grew 5.51% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $398M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$80.6M

2023 Salaries

6.52%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) paid a median of $80.6M in salaries, which represents 34.8% of their overall expenditure ($231M) and a 6.52% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.89% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.93% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$28.9M

Instructional Salaries

357

Number of Employees

In 2023, Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) paid a total of $28.9M to 357 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

102 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

160 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) were Assistant professor with 102 employees, Associate professor with 101 employees, and Professor with 87 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) were Office and Administrative Support with 160 employees, Management with 143 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 114 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) was Male Professor with 60 employees, Female Assistant professor with 60 employees, and Male Associate professor with 53 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554).

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