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Since 1889, Texas A&M-University Commerce has been known as a leader in providing an excellent education. It's because we care about people and relationships. We're a big-name university, but our focus is helping you achieve success. A&M-Commerce faculty and staff will know your name and work closely with you to understand your goals and dreams. Our professors will care about your growth and be your loudest supporters when you walk across the stage to get your degree.


We realize a great education is about more than attending class. It's about making friends, memories, and a name for yourself as someone who's passionate about learning. Earning an A&M-Commerce degree and being part of the Texas A&M University system will not only look good on your resume, it will give you the confidence you need to compete in the marketplace.


Visit Texas A&M University-Commerce to learn how we can help you realize your educational dreams. Discover:

  • Quality: Part of The Texas A&M University System, offering you the knowledge and confidence to compete in the real world.
  • Programs: More than 100 graduate and undergraduate degrees within three academic colleges.
  • Faculty: Our faculty are as well known for mentoring students as they are for teaching. Small classes provide a great learning atmosphere where you're taught on a personalized basis by some of the best professors in their fields of expertise.
  • Research: With a new multi-million dollar science building on campus and some of the most cutting-edge educational models, A&M-Commerce provides research opportunities to undergraduates as well as graduates. Where else can undergraduates develop research projects alongside world-class faculty and graduate students? A&M-Commerce, of course.
  • Students: A diverse student body of approximately 6,000  undergraduates and 4,000  graduates.
  • Honors College: The Honors College provides a highly personalized and challenging college experience that also includes a premier scholarship package that covers tuition, fees, housing, a partial meal plan, and money for textbooks for a select group of high-achieving freshman students. 
  • University College:  The University College serves all first-time students to the university.  Success Coaches are provided to each student.  University College targets first-time, full-time freshman student who reside on campus.  Students are grouped with other students who share similar interests, and activities are planned to enhance the campus experience, including, but not limited to, lectures from experts and leadership and service learning opportunities.
  • Regents:  Regent's Scholars Program (RSP) provides outstanding freshmen a four-year scholarship towards tuition and fees.  The program allows students to pursue a bachelor's degree in their chosen field while developing their awareness of international issues and cultural contrasts.  In addition, RSP provides student with leadership training and experience that will allow them to have a positive impact upon the lives of others on campus, and in their future profession.
  • Study abroad: 18 programs, including study abroad in Australia, China, England, Peru, Russia, and South Africa.
  • Internships: Real-world work opportunities in nearby Dallas and surrounding communities.
  • Financial aid and scholarships: Over $93,090,000 was offered in the form of scholarships, grants, long tern educational loans, student employment and tuition waivers to Undergraduate students in the 2009-2010 year to make tuition affordable.
  • Campuses: Our main campus location is in Commerce, Texas with seven teaching centers throughout the Metroplex.
  • Diversity: A&M-Commerce is proud of its diverse student population, many who are first-generation college students. We are committed to helping you feel at home and providing the support, encouragement, and attention you need to succeed. You'll make friends with students from many different cultures and backgrounds.
  • Great place to learn: Excellent facilities, including a state-of-the-art science building, Student Center, recreation center and new $23.5 million music building.
  • Activities: Make lifelong friends and enjoy a vibrant student life with more than 120 student organizations, plus recreational opportunities.
  • Graduates: 85.3% of 2008 graduates are employed or attend graduate school in the state of Texas, where they excel in their chosen fields. They are sought after in the marketplace for their knowledge, skills, confidence, and ability to use their education to solve real-world problems and make a difference in whatever careers they pursue.