You will find that there are similarities and differences between the sundry SMCs. The two larger ones, Virginia Tech and TAMU both have well regarded science and engineering programs. The smaller SMCs with Naval ROTC units, Norwich, VMI, and the Citadel, all have very good engineering programs, and with the smaller schools you will have more interaction with professors than you might at a larger school. Which program that has the right strengths for you is something that only you can decide after talking to your parents, the various programs, and students. All of the programs have a way to connect with students. TAMU has an outfit, Squadron 20, that is a “pre-professional” program for those who are considering going onto programs past a bachelors degree. You can find out more about TAMU and its Corps of Cadets by going to
www.Corps.tamu.edu
As for TAMU, Texas A&M Moves Into Top 20 Among Public Universities In New Rankings
Texas A&M University vaulted into the nation’s top 20 public universities — tied for 19th — in the 2012 rankings by U.S. News & World Report and maintained its second-place public university ranking in the magazine’s “Great Schools, Great Prices" category.
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A leader in research
Texas A&M is one of the only institutions in the nation to hold triple federal designations as a land, sea, and space grant university.
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Incredible Value
Texas A&M University was ranked #2 amongst national public universities for "Best Value" by the US News & World Report.
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Engineering has been a part of Texas A&M University since its inception in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the Dwight Look College of Engineering is the largest college on the Texas A&M campus with more than 350 faculty members and more than 11,000 engineering students in 22 different programs in our 12 departments.
Our college is consistently ranked among the nation's top public programs. We are also among the top universities in the number of National Merit Scholars, nationally recognized faculty and funded research.
The best way to learn more about Texas A&M Engineering is to come visit us. Our college is located on the north side of the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, Texas.
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As the scientific core of Texas A&M University, the College of Science provides the highest quality of science education, scholarly research, and technical expertise to the people and industries of Texas and the United States.
Our Objectives
• Top 10: Help Texas A&M succeed in its mission to become one of the nation's top 10 public institutions by the year 2020
• Education: Provide unique learning experiences and fundamental science education to students across A&M
• Research: Conduct basic and interdisciplinary research and produce the next generation of scientists and responsible leaders of our professions
• Service: Provide scientific service to our state, nation, and professions
More information about the College
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The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences has a more than 90 year history of educating leaders in veterinary medicine. Beginning with that first class in 1916, our graduates have been dedicated to having a positive impact on the veterinary medical profession in the State of Texas and beyond. From leading edge discovery in the laboratory to dynamic classroom experiences and the compassionate care provided in our Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, our faculty are committed to emphasizing the important role that veterinary medicine plays in improving animal, human, and environmental health - better preparing our undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to meet the changing health needs of our world.
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