Texas A&M Health Science Center

The Texas A and M University System Health Science Center is a premier assembly of colleges, located in Houston, Corpus Christi, Kingsville and College Station, Texas. The university system was established in the year 1999. The colleges under this system offer several programs in diverse areas of study. HSC-College Station Campus is composed of several colleges, which impart education in professional health science programs. The colleges under HSC are:

• Baylor College of Dentistry
• College of Medicine
• College of Nursing
• Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
• Institute of Biosciences and Technology
• Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy
• School of Rural Public Health

HSC sponsors several clubs and organizations. The Student Government Association governs and organizes several programs and activities on campus.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in medicine.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Distance learning available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,432 in 2007-2008 (850 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 4% of enrolled students and graduate students are 96%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

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

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

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.