More selective than 26% of Texas colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,438. College Scorecard.
Higher than 45% of Texas colleges we cover and 29% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 45% of Texas colleges we cover and 41% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
East Texas A&M University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 8,231 applicants, East Texas A&M University admitted 7,621 and 1,172 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 910–1150 on the SAT or 18–24 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
East Texas A&M University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Texas residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: Texas residents with financial need may receive a TEXAS Grant at Texas public universities; amounts are set each year and vary by college. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
What East Texas A&M University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of East Texas A&M University took 4.4 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Texas. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,709 | $42,331 | 2.5 years |
| $30–48k | $10,346 | $45,109 | 2.7 years |
| $48–75k | $12,067 | $52,612 | 3.1 years |
| $75–110k | $17,230 | $75,123 | 4.5 years |
| $110k+ | $20,005 | $87,222 | 5.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (32% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($50,296) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $16,780 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
East Texas A&M University majors, earnings & careers
East Texas A&M University offers 57 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Science & Math · 10
- Business & Finance · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Engineering · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
Highest-earning majors at East Texas A&M University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $100,394 | $22,062 |
| Industrial Engineering | $91,614 | — |
| Information Science / Studies | $89,459 | — |
| Construction Engineering | $80,585 | — |
| Mathematics | $74,396 | $19,333 |
| Finance | $72,682 | $23,809 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $68,588 | — |
| Accounting | $68,346 | $22,498 |
Quick list of all 57 majors
- Accounting$68,346
- Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services—
- Agricultural Business—
- Agricultural Production Operations—
- Agriculture$51,983
- Animal Sciences$41,105
- Biology$55,100
- Broadcasting / Digital Media—
- Business$63,965
- Business Administration$63,791
- Business Economics—
- Chemistry—
- Communications—
- Computer and Information Sciences$100,394
- Construction Engineering$80,585
- Criminal Justice$46,596
- Data Analytics—
- Education—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Electrical Engineering—
- Engineering-Related Fields—
- English$46,615
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Film and Photography—
- Finance$72,682
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$61,748
- History$50,988
- Human Services—
- Industrial Engineering$91,614
- Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians$68,588
- Information Science / Studies$89,459
- Information Technology—
- Journalism—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$45,169
- Legal Support Services$49,075
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$49,846
- Linguistics—
- Management Science / Analytics—
- Marketing$61,719
- Mathematics$74,396
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$54,059
- Music$55,438
- Nursing—
- Nutrition Science—
- Physics—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$46,639
- Public Health—
- Social Work$52,013
- Sociology$45,301
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Special Education—
- Studio Art—
- Theatre—
- Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians—
- Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management—
- Writing—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Dallas
Overall prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,807. Housing costs 18% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 45 inches of rain a year, 1 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Hunt County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Hunt County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare East Texas A&M University with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Texas by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Texas A&M University | 92% | $11,841 | 43% | $50,296 | This school |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | 89% | $15,225 | 40% | $51,865 | |
| Texas Woman's University | 96% | $11,963 | 49% | $56,544 | |
| Stephen F Austin State University | 94% | $14,260 | 53% | $49,634 | |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | 93% | $11,196 | 40% | $54,338 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
East Texas A&M University would cost you $3,384 less per year than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, on average.
- Lower sticker price at East Texas A&M University, mostly from lower housing & meal costs (−$3,061).
- East Texas A&M University gives aided families $1,612 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Texas resident | East Texas A&M University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,026 | $9,748 | +$278 |
| Books & supplies | $1,202 | $1,248 | −$46 |
| Housing & meals | $9,808 | $12,869 | −$3,061 |
| Personal & travel | $2,968 | $3,410 | −$442 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$566 | −$2,065 | +$1,499 |
| Sticker price | $23,438 | $25,210 | −$1,772 |
| Average grants | −$11,597 | −$9,985 | −$1,612 |
| You pay | $11,841 | $15,225 | −$3,384 |
“+” means East Texas A&M University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about East Texas A&M University
What is the East Texas A&M University acceptance rate?
East Texas A&M University accepts 92% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 7,621 of 8,231 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 910–1150 on the SAT or 18–24 on the ACT.
How much does East Texas A&M University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $23,438 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $11,841 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $9,709 and families earning $110k+ pay $20,005.
How much do East Texas A&M University graduates earn?
Former East Texas A&M University students earn a median $50,296 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the East Texas A&M University graduation rate?
43% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 57% return for their second year.
How long does a East Texas A&M University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at East Texas A&M University costs about $52,612 after grants ($12,067 a year for 4.4 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $50,296 ten years after starting, $16,780 more than high school graduates in Texas ($33,516), so the cost is repaid in 3.1 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “East Texas A&M University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/east-texas-aandm-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).