A&M-Texarkana Ranks in Top 30 Public Schools: U.S. News Report

How a bout this for some great news for our area? Texas A&M University-Texarkana is getting national attention after being ranked among the top 30 public schools in its category in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

The recognition comes as the university continues to see record-breaking growth and strong student success numbers.

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Record Enrollment and Student Success For A&M Texarkana Fall 2026

The Fall 2026 semester marked TAMUT’s ninth straight semester of record enrollment. Over the past three years, its total enrollment has grown by about 70 percent. That is incredible!

Lower Debt, Higher Opportunity at A&M Texarkana

In the recent press release, the university also says more than 54% of its graduates during the 2025-2026 academic year finished their degrees with no student debt. 69% of the students who did have student debt graduated with less than $10,000 in debt.

TAMUT also reports that about 70% of alumni are working in their field of study. The numbers don't lie. This is fantastic news for A&M Texarkana and our area.

For more information about academic programs, scholarships, financial aid, or campus tours, visit TAMUT.edu.

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