Historedia
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Opening of Classes

When
1876-10-04
Where
College Station
Part of
Texas A&M University opens for classes

The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas opened for classes in 1876 as the first public higher education institution in Texas.

The college opened on October 4, 1876, in College Station. Although the first day was scheduled for October 2, only six students enrolled initially. Enrollment increased to 48 in the first semester and 106 by the end of the 1877 spring semester.

Sources

  1. Texas A&M University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
  2. College Station, Texas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28

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