Texas A&M University System
The Texas A&M University System is a state university system in Texas and is one of the state's seven independent university systems.
| Type | State university system |
|---|---|
| Established | 1948 |
| Endowment | $13.59 billion (2020) |
| Chancellor | John Sharp |
| Students | 153,000 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Website | tamus |
The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the United States, with a budget of $6.3 billion. Through a statewide network of 11 universities and eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus, the Texas A&M System educates more than 153,000 students and makes more than 22 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year. System-wide, research and development expenditures exceeded $996 million in FY 2017 and helped drive the state's economy.
The system's flagship institution is Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. The letters "A&M" (originally A.M.C. for "agricultural and mechanical college") are retained to honor the university's former designation.