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Texas a & M University - Commerce (A&M Commerce)
- 2600 South Neal
- Commerce, TX 75429
- OPEID College Code: 00356500
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- General Phone: (903) 886-5081
- President: Keith Mcfarland
- Website: www.tamu-commerce.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 8,813
- College Alias: A&M Commerce
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- 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 the Northeast Texas region and beyond.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.tamu-commerce.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 922 | 1,214 | 2,136 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 412 (45%) | 499 (41%) | 911 (43%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 290 (70%) | 342 (69%) | 632 (69%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 420 | 66% |
| ACT ® Exam | 365 | 58% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | 400 | 540 |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 21 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: A&M Commerce Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 55% | 43% | 34% | 48% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,288 | $3,592 | $3,077 | $2,436 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.7% | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Number in Default | 129 | 102 | 80 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,902 | 1,618 | 1,359 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,126 | $4,616 | $4,136 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,466 | $12,866 | $12,416 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,010 | $990 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,340 | $6,220 | $6,060 |
| Other Expenses | $3,050 | $2,930 | $2,840 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,716 | $14,776 | $14,026 |
| Out of State | $24,056 | $23,026 | $22,306 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,326 | $5,626 | $5,126 |
| Out of State | $14,666 | $13,876 | $13,406 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,326 | $5,626 | $5,126 |
| Out of State | $14,666 | $13,876 | $13,406 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,813 Undergraduate: 5,076 Graduate: 3,737
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,310 Female: 5,503
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,947 Female: 3,129
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,363 Female: 2,374
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,892 Part-Time: 3,921
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,949 Part-Time: 1,127
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 943 Part-Time: 2,794
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 1,506 | 17% |
| Black | 572 | 6% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 187 | 2% |
| White | 767 | 9% |
| Unknown | 5,701 | 65% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 61 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 936 | 11% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,201 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,759 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,399 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 961 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 768 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 889 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 395 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 435 | 5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,038 | 786 | 252 |
| Faculty Status | 275 | 269 | 6 |
| Tenured Faculty | 92 | 91 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 300 | - | 300 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 457 | 236 | 221 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 69 | 69 | - |
| Other Professionals | 172 | 157 | 15 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 340 | 324 | 16 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 152 | 145 | 7 |
| Skilled Crafts | 40 | 40 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 138 | 130 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,214 (227) | $60,732 (138) | $51,760 (89) |
| Professor | $73,448 (39) | $74,898 (30) | $68,614 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $62,189 (39) | $65,450 (27) | $54,852 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,861 (109) | $55,525 (66) | $51,306 (43) |
| Instructor | $45,676 (40) | $46,819 (15) | $44,990 (25) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,457 (9) | $58,921 (6) | $51,528 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $51,301 (1) | - (-) | $51,301 (1) |
| Instructor | $57,101 (8) | $58,921 (6) | $51,642 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,794 (236) | $60,210 (144) | $51,447 (92) |
| Professor | $73,448 (39) | $74,898 (30) | $68,614 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $61,684 (40) | $65,450 (27) | $53,862 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,861 (109) | $55,525 (66) | $51,306 (43) |
| Instructor | $45,850 (48) | $47,216 (21) | $44,787 (27) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,002,551 | $614,013 | $388,538 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 228 | 155 | 73 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 228 | 155 | 73 |
| Basketball | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 54 | 31 | 23 |
| Football | 101 | 101 | - |
| Golf | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Soccer | 18 | - | 18 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $24,165 | $20,616 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $42,447 | $32,477 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 25 | 16 | 9 |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 35%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 38% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 30% |
| Female | 44% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 20% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Black | 43% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| White | 37% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 18% |
| 5 Years | 33% |
| 6 Years | 38% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 9 | 20 |
| Liquor Related | 31 | 25 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 6 | 16 |
| Liquor Related | 19 | 10 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 1 |
| Burglary | 23 | 16 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 1 |
| Burglary | 14 | 14 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
