How Many Aggies Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb? (Spoiler Alert: A Whole Bunch)
Howdy, partners! Gather 'round the virtual campfire, and let's discuss a question that's likely kept many a sleepless night owl pondering: just how many students roam the hallowed halls of Texas A&M University? Buckle up, because the answer might surprise you (or not, if you've ever gotten stuck in Kyle Field traffic on game day).
They're Everywhere, Man (and Woman)!
Texas A&M boasts a student body that would make your grandma's bingo night look like a lonely Tuesday afternoon. We're talking over 72,000 Aggies, that's right, over SEVENTY THOUSAND! That's enough maroon to dye the Brazos River a permanent shade of Texas A&M pride (although, we wouldn't recommend it).
Breaking Down the Stampede
Now, this herd of Aggies isn't all about chasing chickens and yelling "whoop!" (although, that does happen sometimes). Here's a look at the stampede by the numbers:
- Undergrads vs. Grad Students: It's a battle of backpacks! The undergrads slightly outnumber their more caffeinated counterparts, with over 56,000 compared to roughly 16,000 grad students.
- The Geography of Aggieland: The Aggie nation is truly international! While most hail from the great state of Texas (gig 'em!), there are Aggies representing over 120 countries, making Texas A&M a global phenomenon.
- The Gender Divide: While Texas A&M wasn't always co-educational (sorry, history buffs, no need for a lecture!), the ladies are slowly but surely closing the gap. Currently, it's roughly 53% men and 47% women, proving that Aggieland is for everyone.
So, How Many Aggies Does it Take?
Well, that depends on the light bulb situation. Need to replace a bulb in a dorm room? Probably just one Aggie (unless they're feeling social). But try changing a light bulb in Kyle Field during halftime, and you're looking at a full-blown Aggie stampede.
The moral of the story? Texas A&M has a whole lot of students, and that's something to be proud of (and maybe a little intimidated by). But hey, that just means there are more Aggies to spread the spirit of good ol' Texas A&M!
