Texas A & M University-Commerce

Texas A&M University–Commerce, also referred to as TAMU-C, is a coeducational, public college located in Commerce, Texas. It is a member of the Texas A&M University System. It was established in 1889 as East Texas Normal College. The State of Texas purchased the campus from the original founder, William Leonidas Mayo, in 1917 and renamed it East Texas State Normal College. In 1923, the College was renamed again to East Texas State Teachers College. In 1957, the name was changed to East Texas State College. In 1962, the name of the College was changed to East Texas State UIniversity, and the institution was granted University status. In 1996, the University entered the Texas A&M University System and underwent its final name change to Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Texas A&M University–Commerce is organized into the following colleges:

• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Business & Technology
• College of Education & Human Services
• Mayo College

TAMU-C's campus is home to a number of Greek-letter fraternities and sororities including Kappa Alpha Psi, Alpha Phi Alpha, Phi Beta Sigma, Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Zeta Phi Beta.

The men's and women's sports teams of TAMU-C are called the Lions and Lady Lions respectively. The official mascot of TAMU-C is the Lion. The University sponsors basketball, cross country, football, golf, track and field, soccer, and volleyball.

Notable alumni of TAMU-C include Mark Seliger, former chief photographer for Rolling Stone magazine; Sally Kern, Oklahoma legislator; Duane Allen, member of the music group The Oak Ridge Boys; and Gary Panter, Award-winning illustrator, painter and designer.

Texas A & M University-Commerce Highlights

Where Texas A & M University-Commerce stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and nutrition and exercise therapy.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• Selective admissions.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Texas A&M Commerce Students

The student enrollment at Texas A&M Commerce was 8,813 in 2007 (6,357 full-time equivalent).

About 46% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 54% of the class.

Undergrads are 45% of enrolled students and graduate students are 55%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Texas A&M Commerce participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Texas A&M Commerce provides on-campus housing for 1,910 of its 6,357 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Texas A&M Commerce Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Texas A&M Commerce is in the Lone Star Conference for major sports.

Texas A&M Commerce offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 92 male students received the aid (men were 58% of those receiving aid) and 66 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 42% of students receiving such aid) .

Texas A&M Commerce Admissions (2007)

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