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Public · Killeen, Texas

Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Rural campus · 1,750 undergraduates · 16 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
100%
Test scores
Test-optional
Average net price
$1,300
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
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The old main campus building, formerly used by the University of Central Texas, Tarleton State University-Central Texas, and Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Texas A&M University-Central Texas costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$2,949
$30,001 – $48,000
$750
$48,001 – $75,000
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$75,001 – $110,000
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Over $110,000
–

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$14,187
Tuition, in-state
$7,363
Tuition, out-of-state
$17,154
First-years given a grant by the school
80%
Average grant from the school
$3,211
Median debt at graduation
$17,750
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
100%
SAT middle 50%
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ACT middle 50%
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Test scores
Test-optional
First-year retention
–

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Texas A&M University-Central Texas athletics

No varsity teams

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
29%
Computer & information sciences
13%
Liberal arts & humanities
11%
Psychology
9%
Security & protective services
7%
Transportation
7%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
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First-year retention
–
Median earnings 10 years after entry
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Median debt at graduation
$17,750
Students with a Pell grant
50%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS and Equity in Athletics. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. © 2026 U Shortlist.