Texas A&M University–Central Texas
Former names | American Technological University (1973–1989) University of Central Texas (1989–1999) Tarleton State University–Central Texas (1999–2009) |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1999 (Tarleton State University campus) 2009 (A&M system) |
| President | Marc Nigliazzo |
| Provost | Margaret Gray-Vickrey |
| Students | 3,470 |
| Undergraduates | 1,664 |
| Postgraduates | 753 |
| Location | , Texas , United States 31°03′10″N 97°46′26″W / 31.0528°N 97.7739°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 662 acres |
| Colors | Navy blue, Maroon, Silver |
| Affiliations | Texas A&M University System |
| Mascot | Warrior |
| Website | www |
Texas A&M University–Central Texas (A&M–Central Texas or TAMUCT) is a public university in Killeen, Texas, United States. It is one of the newest members of The Texas A&M University System. Founded in 1999 as a branch of Tarleton State University, it became an independent member of the Texas A&M University System in September 2009. A&M-Central Texas is an upper division college, meaning its students must complete their freshman and sophomore-level coursework at a two-year college or other institution of higher education. Texas A&M–Central Texas primarily serves non-traditional students: The average age of the student body is 34, 40% of students are affiliated with the US military, and most students attend part-time. Texas A&M–Central Texas' students are known as the Warriors, and the school colors are navy blue, maroon, and silver. The university has a main campus, an extension building in north Killeen, and a site location on the United States Army post at Fort Cavazos.