CAMPUS · AUSTIN, TX · PUBLIC

Texas A&M University

The University of Texas at Austin

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

25% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Texas A&M enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$14,136
Total Cost of Attendance	$31,247

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$12,553	$50,212
$30-48k	$14,297	$57,188
$48-75k	$17,207	$68,828
$75-110k	$24,406	$97,624
$110k+	$30,082	$120,328

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Texas A&M University

25.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$20,500

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Texas A&M University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$75,121

Median Earnings (10yr)

$20,500

Median Debt

3.7x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Texas A&M University — 3.7x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Texas A&M University True Cost by Family Income

25% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Texas A&M enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$12,553	$50,212
$30-48k	$14,297	$57,188
$48-75k	$17,207	$68,828
$75-110k	$24,406	$97,624
$110k+	$30,082	$120,328

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$14,136
Total Cost of Attendance	$31,247

Financial Aid & Student Debt

25.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$20,500

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$60,896

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Texas A&M University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Texas A&M University actually cost per year?

Texas A&M University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $31,247/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $19,709/yr, a 37% discount off sticker price.

Does Texas A&M University offer good financial aid?

25% of Texas A&M University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Texas A&M University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Texas A&M University requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Texas A&M University?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $12,553/yr at Texas A&M University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $30,082/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Texas A&M University worth the cost?

Texas A&M University graduates earn a median of $75,121 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $124,988 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.