- Texas A&M University has over 48,000 students total with over 10,000 enrolled in the College of Engineering. It is a top 20 research university. - The Texas A&M University System includes multiple universities across Texas. The Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) is a part of this system and conducts research to support the Texas Department of Transportation. - TTI has developed many products that have been commercialized like crash cushions and bridge testing technology. It trains many transportation professionals and its research provides over a 5 to 1 benefit cost ratio for Texas.