ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ A&M
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ opened in 1876 as the state's first public institution of higher learning. Today, we are a research-intensive main university dedicated to sending leaders out into the world prepared to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Learn more about our university, including our goals, mission, values, locations, leadership and history.
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ Mission Statement
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ is dedicated to the discovery, development, communication, and application of knowledge in a wide range of academic and professional fields. Its mission of providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs is inseparable from its mission of developing new understandings through research and creativity. It prepares students to assume roles in leadership, responsibility and service to society. ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ A&M assumes as its historic trust the maintenance of freedom of inquiry and an intellectual environment nurturing the human mind and spirit. It welcomes and seeks to serve persons of all racial, ethnic and geographic groups as it addresses the needs of an increasingly diverse population and a global economy. In the 21st century, ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ seeks to assume a place of preeminence among public universities while respecting its history and traditions.
What makes ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ A&M Distinct
For nearly 150 years, ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ has set itself apart through its dedication to academic excellence and building strong leaders of character ready to make a mark on the world and demonstrate what it means to be a force for good.
The ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ A&M Maritime Academy is developing the next generation of maritime workers — the backbone of national security and economic strength.
Recognized for helping shape and equip principled leaders, ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ A&M recently welcomed the inaugural cohort of U.S. Space Force service members selected to participate in a four-week course.
Researchers have successfully regenerated skeletal and connective tissue, marking an important step toward limb regeneration.
A team of ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ A&M Engineering Medicine students is developing realistic, affordable tools to help surgeons practice lifesaving procedures for congenital heart defects.
Our Campuses
Our main campus in College Station is home to more than 71,000 students and is located in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle. We have 8,000 students at our branch campuses in Galveston and Qatar and at the School of Law in Fort Worth, the Higher Education Center at McAllen and Health Science Center locations across ÌÇÐÄÔ´´.
See our locationsOur Purpose & Values
Our purpose statement and values serve as our everyday guideposts. They are the backbone of what it means to be an Aggie.
Explore our ValuesOur core values
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Loyalty
- Respect
- Selfless Service
Our leadership team guides faculty and staff in carrying out the university's mission, vision and strategic plan. Find out more about our leadership and see universitywide initiatives and updates.
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ A&M opened in 1876 as the state’s first public institution of higher education. Learn more about ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ A&M’s history and how we have flourished to become a premier university.
Rooted in Tradition
Our traditions unite current and former students, build camaraderie and foster the Aggie Spirit.
Learn about our traditionsMaking an Impact
At ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ A&M, we establish strategic partnerships to further our impact. We serve our state, nation and world by working to solve problems, share knowledge and improve lives.
Global Engagement
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ A&M's presence extends beyond ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ with study abroad programs that immerse students in new cultures. We also serve others globally through research partnerships and preservation efforts.
Enriching Communities
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ A&M builds partnerships that help communities to grow and prosper. We improve lives through teaching, research, outreach efforts and entrepreneurship programs.
Learn how we are enriching communities
Research That Matters
We conduct research to solve some of society's most vital challenges. Our bold research ideas lead to technologies and products that save lives.
Learn more about our research