East Texas A&M University
East Texas A&M
Commerce, Texas 75428
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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East Texas A&M University is a public town institution in Commerce, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1067.
A mid-sized campus of 8.2K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,296 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,268.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •ETNC relocated to Commerce after its original campus was destroyed in a fire in July 1894.
- •ETNC was renamed East Texas State Normal College in 1917 after it was acquired by the State of Texas and transformed into a public college.
- •In 1923, it was renamed East Texas State Teachers College to define its purpose "more clearly", and in 1935, it began its graduate education program.
- •The institution was renamed East Texas State College in 1957, after the Texas Legislature recognized its broadening scope beyond teacher education.
- •Following the inauguration of the institution's first doctoral program in 1962, its name was changed to East Texas State University (ETSU) in 1965.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1067
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
62.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,250
Programs (106)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
63%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
53
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
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Plan Your Visit
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