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East Texas A&M University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of East Texas A&M University
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East Texas A&M University is a public research university in Commerce, Texas, with about 9,900 undergraduates. It admitted 92.2% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $10,026 a year for in-state students and $22,326 for students from other states, before aid.

What East Texas A&M costs

East Texas A&M University charges $10,026 a year in published tuition and fees for Texas residents, about $5,013 a semester, and $22,326 a year for students from other states, about $11,163 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,438 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $12,704 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into East Texas A&M

For fall 2024, East Texas A&M University received 10,625 applications and admitted 9,801 students, and 1,202 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 910 and 1150.

What East Texas A&M students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at East Texas A&M University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other334
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies220
General Studies168
Education117
Business Administration and Management95
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse67
Psychology63
Social Work51

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is East Texas A&M University's acceptance rate? 92.2% for fall 2024: 9,801 of 10,625 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at East Texas A&M University? $10,026 a year for in-state students and $22,326 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to East Texas A&M University? About 9,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do East Texas A&M University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 910–1150.

What is the campus setting at East Texas A&M University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.

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