Home to more than 50,000 students, ranking as the sixth-largest university in the country, with more than 370,000 former students worldwide. Holds membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities, one of only 62 institutions with this distinction. More than $820 million in research expenditures generated by faculty-researchers Has an endowment valued at more than $5 billion, which ranks fourth among U.S. public universities and 10th overall. Finished fifth nationally in the prestigious Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup — highest finish in school
history — and in the top 10 for four consecutive years, reflecting the overall success of its athletic programs. Recognized as Home of the 12th Man, where students stand during football games to show support for the team – and for fellow Aggies – a personification of the Aggie Spirit. Already regarded as one of the most intimidating college football stadiums in the nation, Kyle Field is undergoing the largest college stadium renovation in history, which, when completed in 2015, will bring its seating capacity to 102,500. Corps of Cadets is recognized among the nations largest uniformed student bodies at more than 2,300 strong. Texas A&M commissions more officers than any other institution outside of the nations service academies. Named second in the nation by The Wall Street Journal among all universities, public and private, in a survey of top U.S. corporations, non-profits and government agencies, based on graduates that recruiters prefer to hire.
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