The faculty include three endowed chairs, nine named endowed professors, two University Distinguished Professors, and two Regents Professors. Over 15 faculty members are fellows in 10 professional societies, and 24 faculty members serve as editors or associate editors for49 professional journals. College Station and the neighboring town of Bryan form a twin-city that has a population of 125,000. The Bryan-College Station school districts are among the best in the state. There are also numerous employment opportunities in the Bryan-College Station area.
Outdoor recreation abounds in nearby state forest and parks with several large lakes.