A&M ranks at top of the class

Texas A&M University ranks at the top of the class for its focus "on education, not reputation," according to the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA).

WhatWillTheyLearn.com, a project by the ACTA, rates the core subjects required by colleges and universities. The Web site based its ratings on composition, literature, foreign language, U.S. government or history, economics, mathematics and natural or physical science.

Texas A&M met six of the seven requirements, placing it among one of only seven institutions to be ranked as an "A" school.

The University of Texas at Austin also received an "A," while Texas Tech University scored a "B" and Rice University was given a grade of "F."

According to the Web site, the seven core subjects give students "the knowledge and skills they need to compete in the global marketplace, lead our nation thoughtfully and be lifelong learners."

"I'm glad to hear that Texas A&M is one of the leading schools on education," said sophomore political science major Emma Locke. "It's good to see that people are realizing that you don't have to go to a prestigious school to get a great education."

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