By the Numbers

2,414

total undergraduate students (Fall 2024)

416

total graduate students (Fall 2024)

587

degrees awarded from the College of Architecture (2023-2024)

20+

student organizations related to our disciplines

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Architecture

Our programs are built on the theory and practice of architectural and environmental design. We deliver a 21st-century education by building on timeless principles while engaging with current trends and social, environmental, and global issues.

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Construction Science

We prepare students to effectively manage the total construction process through hands-on learning experiences. Our programs integrate principles of architecture, technology, engineering, business and project management.

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Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning

We offer an unmatched set of degree programs in urban planning, landscape architecture, and land and property development. Our interdisciplinary curriculum prepares students to enhance and protect the natural and built environment.

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Our Values

Our Research

The College of Architecture conducts research critical to fields that impact the built, natural and virtual environments. Our rich and diverse research portfolio includes projects from our four academic departments, our research centers, institutes, and specialized laboratories, and our collaborations with colleagues at Texas A&M University and around the world.

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Our History

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  • 1906 – 1945 Architecture Begins at Texas A&M

    In the early years, Texas’ first architectural education program grew from 10 to 317 students. In the course of 50 years, it awarded a total of 953 degrees.

  • 1946 – 1957 Expanding the Division of Architecture

    During this time, new disciplines joined the Division of Architecture. The construction education program was created in 1946; landscape architecture followed in 1957.

  • 1958 – 1969 Founding the College of Architecture

    The College of Architecture and Environmental Design was established in 1969. Along with this change in distinction, the college’s academic programs continued to grow.

  • 1970 – 1987 Rooted in Research

    Throughout the next few decades, the college added more graduate programs and focused on research. The college became a place where new knowledge was created and translated into the classroom, studio and professional practice.

  • 1988 – 2008 Visualization Comes to Life

    The visualization program was established in 1988 in response to the clear importance digital visualization was going to play in modern communication. In 2008, the unique program became its own department.

  • 2009 – The College of Architecture Celebrates 50 Years

    In 2019, the college turned 50. In honor of this milestone, the college hosted Celebration of Learning: Reimagining the Future. The event featured a series of presentations celebrating the college’s past, present and future and keynote speaker Henry Cisneros, distinguished alumnus.

  • The debut of the School of Architecture

    It’s a new era for education and research in design, construction management, and urban planning at Texas A&M, as the university’s new School of Architecture debuts June 8, 2022.

  • 2024 — A return to the College of Architecture

    In 2024, the School of Architecture returned to its former name and designation as a College of Architecture, allowing Texas A&M to better showcase the status, history and competitiveness of its programs among other educational institutions. The college currently offers an elite-level education in a diverse range of disciplines including architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and construction science – all areas of study that seek to address critical and complex challenges in the natural, built and virtual environment.

Welcome to Aggieland

A Day in the Life

Bryan-College Station is a community that is rich in tradition and history. Nestled in the Brazos Valley, the area offers the amenities of a big city with a warm small-town charm. Prepare to be greeted with “Howdy!” because this is one of the friendliest places you’ll ever visit.

The sun sets over the Texas A&M University skyline

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