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Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Killeen, TX·Public·1,698 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.

100%
Accept
1,698
Students
$1,113
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
N/A
Earnings
10 yr
$13,000
Debt

About This School

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a public institution located in Killeen, Texas with approximately 1,698 undergraduate students enrolled. Texas A&M University-Central Texas has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The average net price after financial aid is $1,113 per year.

Texas A&M University–Central Texas is a public university in Killeen, Texas, United States. It is one of the newest members of The Texas A&M University System. Founded in 1999 as a branch of Tarleton State University, it became an independent member of the Texas A&M University System in September 2009. A&M-Central Texas is an upper division college, meaning its students must complete their freshman and sophomore-level coursework at a two-year college or other institution of higher education. Texas A&M–Central Texas primarily serves non-traditional students: The average age of the student body is 34, 40% of students are affiliated with the US military, and most students attend part-time. Texas A&M–Central Texas' students are known as the Warriors, and the school colors are navy blue, maroon, and silver. The university has a main campus, an extension building in north Killeen, and a site location on the United States Army post at Fort Hood.

Worth considering if you're a transfer student in the Killeen area looking to finish a bachelor's degree on an extremely tight budget — at just $1,113 per year average net cost and a median graduation debt of only $13,000, this is one of the most affordable paths to a Texas A&M System degree you'll find. Keep in mind this is an upper-division-only school, so you must complete your first two years elsewhere before enrolling, which adds a planning step many students overlook. The 100% acceptance rate and tiny enrollment of under 1,700 undergrads signal a niche institution best suited for working adults or military-connected students near Fort Cavazos rather than a traditional four-year college experience.

Founded
2009
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing26%
Computer Science13%
Psychology10%
Education6%
Social Sciences4%
Health Professions4%
Biological Sciences4%
English2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,627
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,419
Avg Net Price
$1,113
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants48%
Median debt at graduation$13,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Median Debt
$13,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$13,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White36%
Black23%
Hispanic/Latino31%
Asian5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,698 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Texas A&M University-Central Texas

1001 Leadership Place

Killeen, TX 76549

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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