Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texas A&M University-Texarkana is one of the forty-three public 4-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in a rural area, in Texarkana.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,066 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 223 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 127 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 57%). Every year 30% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Texas A&M University-Texarkana's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,178, and fees were $1,785. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,590 and $1,785 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students2,066 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate57% |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 130 miles radius of Texas A&M University-Texarkana
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
52 miles away |
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Henderson State University
74 miles away |
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Louisiana State University-Shreveport
77 miles away |
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Grambling State University
105 miles away |
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The University of Texas at Tyler
105 miles away |
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Tyler Junior College
105 miles away |
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Texas A&M University-Commerce
105 miles away |
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Louisiana Tech University
107 miles away |
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Kiamichi Technology Center
121 miles away |
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
130 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1979 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/16/2010 - Current |
Admission
54%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1010 to 1150 |
| ACT | 19 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $218/credit | |
| In State Students | $218/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $694/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $222/credit | |
| In State Students | $222/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $678/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,810 | $9,810 | $31,230 |
| ADN | 70 | $15,260 | $15,260 | $48,580 |
| BSN | 125 | $27,250 | $27,250 | $86,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $11,100 | $11,100 | $33,900 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 88% of Texas A&M University-Texarkana's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 42% | $4,667 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $1,411 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $6,525 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 46% | $4,949 |
| Federal Student Loans | 54% | $6,808 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $10,067 |
$11,567
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,051 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,072 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,611 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,936 |
| Over $110,000$17,085 |
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Student Population
1,610
Undergrads
456
Graduates
1,277
Women
789
Men
61%
Full-time
39%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
62% |
|
Black/African American |
15% |
|
Hispanic |
13% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
