2026 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Texas A&M University ranks in the top 25 overall among the nation’s public universities in the U.S. News & World Report 2026-27 Best Colleges rankings.
Overview
Texas A&M University continues to be recognized among the nation’s leading public universities in the U.S. News & World Report 2026-27 Best Colleges rankings. The university ranks No. 24 among public universities, No. 59 among all American universities and No. 24 in the Best Value Schools category.
Texas A&M also earned national recognition in key areas that reflect the university’s mission and student experience, including education abroad, service learning, first-year student experience, engineering and business. The undergraduate petroleum engineering program remains the nation’s highest-ranked.
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Purpose
Rankings are a key way to demonstrate Texas A&M University’s excellence, momentum and continued leadership as one of the nation’s top public universities. Our approach highlights rankings that align with our brand values — academic excellence, service, leadership and impact — and that reflect meaningful recognition of our work as a force for good.
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Visual Guidelines
When creating your own content to highlight university rankings, be sure to use the university’s approved identity and imagery.
- Captions should be brief, identify people when appropriate and include photo credit and alt text.
- Imagery should be inspiring and confident, showcasing students in action and highlighting successful outcome
- Use approved brand logos, colors (Primary: Aggie Maroon #500000, White) and typography (Oswald, Work Sans and Open Sans)
Guiding Principles
Discover the guiding principles and creative approach for promoting our rankings. This page outlines our brand-aligned strategy, providing the tools and messaging to showcase Texas A&M’s excellence with confidence and impact. Learn more about our overall rankings strategy:
Highlight only top 25 rankings
We only promote rankings where Texas A&M places in the top 25 of the category to ensure consistency and credibility.
Align with the brand platform
Rankings shared should reinforce the core themes of the Texas A&M brand.
Always include the source
Every ranking graphic must clearly identify the ranking source (e.g., U.S. News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal, etc.) and the year.
Follow AP style
All language in graphics and copy follows AP style guidelines.
Use cases for pound sign vs. No.
We use the # symbol (e.g., #12 nationally) in the graphic, and we use “No.” within body copy to maintain consistency across platforms and improve visual appeal.
Displaying Rankings Using Aggie UX
To showcase these rankings on the web, use the Aggie UX factoid component. If you have more text and fewer factoids, use the collection feature with factoids to highlight our rankings and your department’s contributions.
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Amplify the Message
Ways to Engage
- Share or reshare official Texas A&M content about the U.S. News & World Report rankings.
- Highlight specific rankings relevant to your college, school, department, unit or program.
- Connect rankings to student outcomes, academic excellence, affordability, service, global learning and the Aggie experience.
- Feature students, faculty or staff whose work reflects the ranked areas, such as education abroad, service learning, first-year experience, engineering or business.
- Use rankings in recruitment materials, newsletters, websites, digital signage and social media.
- Share examples of how your unit supports Texas A&M’s value, student success and national reputation.
- Pair ranking messages with photos of students in classrooms, labs, international learning experiences, service projects or first-year programs.
- When highlighting specific rankings, include context about the impact behind the number.
Messaging Guidance
The Big Idea
Texas A&M’s U.S. News & World Report rankings reflect the university’s commitment to delivering a high-value education, meaningful student experiences and academic programs that prepare Aggies to lead and serve around the world.
Key Message
Texas A&M University ranks among the nation’s top public universities in the U.S. News & World Report 2026-27 Best Colleges rankings, earning recognition for academic quality, affordability, service learning, global education, first-year student success, engineering and business.
Supporting Messages
- Texas A&M ranks No. 24 among public universities and No. 59 among all American universities.
- The university also ranks No. 24 in Best Value Schools, reflecting the combination of academic quality and affordability.
- Texas A&M ranks No. 3 nationally among public universities for study abroad, known at the university as education abroad.
- Texas A&M ranks No. 5 among public universities for service learning, highlighting the university’s commitment to connecting coursework with real-world community needs.
- For the second consecutive year, Texas A&M ranks No. 1 among Texas public universities for first-year student experience.
- Programs such as Fish Camp and Hullabaloo U help students build community, access support and thrive during their transition to college.
- Texas A&M’s academic strengths are reflected in nationally ranked engineering and business programs, including the nation’s highest-ranked undergraduate petroleum engineering program.
- The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering ranks No. 5 nationally and addresses global challenges related to food, water, energy and environmental systems.
Sample Copy Blocks
Short (Social)
- Texas A&M is a top 25 public university in the U.S. News & World Report 2026-27 Best Colleges rankings. #TAMU #Aggies #HigherEd
- Texas A&M is once again recognized for value, student experience and academic excellence — ranking among the nation’s top 25 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. #TAMU
- Aggies are learning, serving and leading around the world. Texas A&M ranks No. 3 among public universities for Education Abroad and No. 5 for Service Learning in the latest U.S. News rankings. #TAMUStories
- Texas A&M’s first-year student experience ranks No. 8 nationally among public universities and No. 1 among Texas publics for the second consecutive year. #TAMU #Aggies
Medium (LinkedIn and Facebook)
- Texas A&M University is a top 25 public university in the U.S. News & World Report 2026-27 Best Colleges rankings.The university also earned strong recognition in Best Value Schools, education abroad, service learning, first-year student experience, engineering and business — reflecting the breadth of an Aggie education and the value Texas A&M provides students and families.#TAMU #Aggies #HigherEd
- Texas A&M is nationally recognized for creating meaningful learning experiences beyond the classroom. In the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, the university ranks No. 3 among public universities for education abroad and No. 5 among public universities for service earning.These rankings reflect Texas A&M’s commitment to preparing students to serve, lead and contribute in an increasingly interconnected world.#TAMU #TAMUStories #HigherEd
- For the second consecutive year, Texas A&M ranks No. 1 among Texas public universities for first-year student experience in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.Programs such as Fish Camp and Hullabaloo U help incoming students connect with the Aggie community, learn university traditions and access academic and personal support from their first year through graduation.#TAMU #Aggies #StudentSuccess
Email, App Callout or Blurb
Texas A&M University is a top 25 public university in the U.S. News & World Report 2026-27 Best Colleges rankings. The university also earned strong recognition for education abroad, service learning, first-year student experience, engineering and business. These rankings reflect the strength, value and impact of a Texas A&M education.
Voice and Tone
When creating your own content to highlight university rankings, be sure to use the university’s approved brand voice and tone.
- Messaging Themes
- Academic Excellence, Value and Affordability, Student Success, Global Learning, Service and Leadership, Innovation and Impact
- Tone
- Proud, Confident, Evidence-based, Student-centered, Forward-looking
- Hashtags
- #TAMU #Aggies #TAMUStories #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #Engineering #Business #EducationAbroad
Core Rankings
Overall Rankings
- No. 24 among public universities
- No. 59 among all American universities
- No. 24 in Best Value Schools
Student Experience and High-Impact Learning
- No. 3 nationally among public universities for education abroad
- No. 5 nationally among public universities for service learning
- No. 8 nationally among public universities for first-year student experience
- No. 1 among Texas public universities for education abroad
- No. 1 among Texas public universities for service learning
- No. 1 among Texas public universities for first-year student experiencefor the second consecutive year
Academic Program Highlights
- Petroleum engineering: No. 1 nationally
- Biological and agricultural engineering: No. 5 nationally
- Industrial/manufacturing engineering: No. 7
- Civil engineering: No. 9
- Aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical engineering: No. 10
- Management: No. 11
- Accounting: No. 12
- Marketing: No. 13
Keywords
to use in your copySearch engine optimization (SEO) is about crafting the language you use in your online content and information architecture so that it is discoverable by search engines. Crafting your content with care can help extend your reach through search results.
- Best Colleges in Texas
- Texas A&M U.S. News rankings
- U.S. News & World Report
- College Rankings
- Best programs at Texas A&M
- Texas A&M Ranking
Maximize Your Content’s Impact
SEO involves more than just using keywords. It’s also important to include links to relevant resources, such as the Facts Page on the university’s main site or your department’s site. Use these templates and keywords for your own departmental, program or other rankings. Additionally, try to anticipate common questions that users might have and answer them directly on your page. For example:
- What is the best university in Texas?
- What are the best Texas A&M degrees?
- Where does Texas A&M rank?
- What does Texas A&M rank for?
- What are the USNWR rankings based on?
- What does [COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT/UNIT] rank for?
Have questions about this Content Package?
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