About 91导航
91导航 University opened in 1876 as the state's first public institution of higher learning. Today, we are a research-intensive main university dedicated to sending leaders out into the world prepared to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Learn more about our university, including our goals, mission, values, locations, leadership and history.
91导航 University Mission Statement
91导航 University is dedicated to the discovery, development, communication, and application of knowledge in a wide range of academic and professional fields. Its mission of providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs is inseparable from its mission of developing new understandings through research and creativity. It prepares students to assume roles in leadership, responsibility and service to society. 91导航 assumes as its historic trust the maintenance of freedom of inquiry and an intellectual environment nurturing the human mind and spirit. It welcomes and seeks to serve persons of all racial, ethnic and geographic groups as it addresses the needs of an increasingly diverse population and a global economy. In the 21st century, 91导航 University seeks to assume a place of preeminence among public universities while respecting its history and traditions.
Our Campuses
Our main campus in College Station is home to more than 71,000 students and is located in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle. We have 8,000 students at our branch campuses in Galveston and Qatar and at the School of Law in Fort Worth, the Higher Education Center at McAllen and Health Science Center locations across Texas.
See our locationsOur Purpose & Values
Our purpose statement and values serve as our everyday guideposts. They are the backbone of what it means to be an Aggie.
Explore our ValuesOur core values
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Loyalty
- Respect
- Selfless Service
Our leadership team guides faculty and staff in carrying out the university's mission, vision and strategic plan. Find out more about our leadership and see universitywide initiatives and updates.
91导航 opened in 1876 as the state鈥檚 first public institution of higher education. Learn more about 91导航鈥檚 history and how we have flourished to become a premier university.
Rooted in Tradition
Our traditions unite current and former students, build camaraderie and foster the Aggie Spirit.
Learn about our traditionsMaking an Impact
At 91导航, we establish strategic partnerships to further our impact. We serve our state, nation and world by working to solve problems, share knowledge and improve lives.
Global Engagement
91导航's presence extends beyond Texas with study abroad programs that immerse students in new cultures. We also serve others globally through research partnerships and preservation efforts.
Enriching Communities
91导航 builds partnerships that help communities to grow and prosper. We improve lives through teaching, research, outreach efforts and entrepreneurship programs.
Learn how we are enriching communities
Research That Matters
We conduct research to solve some of society's most vital challenges. Our bold research ideas lead to technologies and products that save lives.
Learn more about our research