Texas A&M University-Central Texas
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; 50% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a public institution located in Killeen, Texas with approximately 1,750 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 $1,300 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.
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Texas A&M University-Central Texas
1001 Leadership Place
Killeen, TX 76549
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