College Station, the home of Texas A&M University, is located just south of Bryan in southwest central Brazos County, and is crossed by State Highway 6, Farm roads 2154, 2347, 2818 and 60, and the Southern Pacific Railroad. Bryan and College Station adjoin to form the urban heart of Brazos County. The Houston and Texas Central Railway built through the area in 1860. In 1871 the site was chosen as the location of the proposed Texas A&M College, which opened in 1876.
Texas A&M and the fascinating George Bush Presidential Library and Museum attract hundreds of thousands of visitors and bring residents to Bryan/College Station. The University is home to the fighting Texas Aggies, a great education, and a lot of tradition.
Established in 1876 as the first public college in the state, Texas A&M University has become a world leader in teaching, research, and public service. Located in College Station, Texas, it is centrally situated among three of the country's ten largest cities Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Texas A&M is the only university to be ranked nationally among the top ten in total enrollment (45,083 students in 2002), value of research ($400 million in expenditures), and endowment ($4 billion).
From the Dean of Graduate Studies. We are delighted that you have chosen Texas A&M University to pursue your graduate studies. I welcome you to one of the premier student-centered research-intensive universities in the country.
We are a community of people who are changing the world daily. But we are also a family. Our dedicated faculty, outstanding resources and unifying traditions create an environment that nurtures close interactions among students and faculty. Texas A&M’s research extends throughout the planet, and even into outer space, as we strive to lead the world in teaching and research. At Texas A&M, ethics and values are emphasized and our vision for the future is simple: We will continue to have a positive impact on humankind.
Housing Cost
In Bryan & College Station, the average home price is $123,600 (1400 sq. footage), while prices range from $80,000 to $4 Million.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 72,388. College Station covers 40.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 318 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 77840, 77845
Climate
College Station, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 95.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 39.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at College Station is 35.52 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.01 Inches.
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e Houston and Texas Central Railway built through the area in 1860. In 1871 the site was chosen as the location of the proposed Texas A&M College, which opened in 1876.