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West Texas A&M University is considered a selective university with an acceptance rate of 67.4% (2014). [1] The university offers 60 undergraduate programs, 38 master's programs, and two doctoral programs through its six colleges/schools and graduate school. [ 17 ]
Texas A&M University started producing teachers in 1880 when F.F. Bledsoe became the first former student to record his occupation as “teacher” in the Association of Former Students’ directory. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] In 1913, the first course leading to teacher certification was offered in the Department of Horticulture. [ 2 ]
On June 20, 2013, Texas A&M University–Central Texas was officially awarded separate "accredited membership" status and is an accredited member of the COC, retroactive to January 1, 2013. Separate accreditation will allow the university to diversify and expand its program and course offerings, and address the regional upper-level education needs.
The 2019 edition of the U.S. News & World Report ranks the Texas A&M University College of Engineering graduate program 15th and the undergraduate program 14th. [6] Individual engineering programs as ranked among public institutions by U.S. News & World Report: [7] Aerospace: 10th graduate (2019), 9th undergraduate (2019)
Texas A&M University–San Antonio experienced steady growth since its founding, as the fastest-growing university in Texas at a growth rate over 200% in the period from 2008 to 2013. [36] After starting upper division and graduate exclusive curriculum, the university welcomed its first freshmen class for the 2016–2017. [ 36 ]
Founded as the Texas A&M College of Medicine in 1977, the charter class of 32 students began their medical training on Texas A&M University's campus. 1981 marked the year the first medical degrees were awarded, and since then, more than 2,258 physicians have graduated from Texas A&M School of Medicine.
1977: University's name changes to Laredo State University. 1989: University joins The Texas A&M University System. 1993: Name changes to Texas A&M International University. 1995: An unsuccessful attempt is made to transfer TAMIU to the University of Texas System. TAMIU becomes a four-year university, welcomes its first freshman class and opens ...
Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) is an ocean-oriented branch campus of Texas A&M University offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students enrolled at Texas A&M University at Galveston, known affectionately as 'Sea Aggies', share the benefits of students attending Texas A&M University (TAMU) campus in College Station .