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Texas A&M University -- Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX

Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, founded in 1971, is a public, coeducational institution. Its 240-acre campus is located in Corpus Christi.

Tuition & Fees

$9,309

$21,424

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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700-800
2%
600-699
29%
500-599
50%
400-499
18%
300-399
1%
700-800
2%
600-699
19%
500-599
56%
400-499
22%
300-399
1%
600-699
3%
500-599
26%
400-499
49%
300-399
21%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
19%
18-23
47%
12-17
26%
6-11
3%
30-36
2%
24-29
26%
18-23
45%
12-17
27%
30-36
3%
24-29
26%
18-23
54%
12-17
17%
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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

1

teacher

18

students

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Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,206
Declined + 1,633
Total Received 9,839
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Public

9,323

undergraduate students

2,129

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Health Professions/related Programs
  2. Business/marketing
  3. Biological/life Sciences
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Codes

SAT 0366
ACT 4045

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School Facts

Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, founded in 1971, is a public, coeducational institution. Its 240-acre campus is located in Corpus Christi.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 11,452
Established in 1947
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)
•  CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Corpus Christi, TX

317-acre, suburban campus in Corpus Christi (population: 442,600). Served by air and bus. Larger airport and train serve San Antonio (150 miles away). Public transportation serves city and campus.

Texas A&M University — Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5503

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
24%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
70%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
8 fraternities 1% of male students
 
8 sororities 3% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
17%
Top 1/4
52%
Top 1/2
85%
Bottom 1/2
15%
Bottom 1/4
4%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
2%
600-699
29%
500-599
50%
400-499
18%
300-399
1%
700-800
2%
600-699
19%
500-599
56%
400-499
22%
300-399
1%
600-699
3%
500-599
26%
400-499
49%
300-399
21%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
19%
18-23
47%
12-17
26%
6-11
3%
30-36
2%
24-29
26%
18-23
45%
12-17
27%
30-36
3%
24-29
26%
18-23
54%
12-17
17%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Common application accepted no
Application deadline March 1 (priority deadline)
July 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Considered if submitted
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,206
Declined + 1,633
Total Received 9,839

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record

Important

Standardized test scores

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Essay
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Oscar Reyna
Executive Director, Admissions
P: 361 825-7024
F: 361-825-5887
admiss@tamucc.edu

Financial Aid

59%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$10,930

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $4,992
Room & board $10,220
Additional fees $4,317
Books & supplies $1,290
Total $20,819
Average Financial Aid - $10,930
Total with Avg. Aid $9,889

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $20,754,533
State $11,785,069
Institutional $1,413,434
Other external
Total $33,953,036

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $4,319,156
Other external $1,550,397
Total $5,869,553

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 361 825-2338
F: 361-825-6095
faoweb@tamucc.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Jeannie Gage
Director of Financial Assistance
jeannie.gage@tamucc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
cross-country
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

angling, badminton, basketball, fencing, lacrosse, mixed martial arts, rugby, sailing, soccer, table tennis

Club Sports - Women's

angling, badminton, basketball, fencing, lacrosse, mixed martial arts, rugby, sailing, soccer, table tennis

Intramural/Recreational Sports

angling, badminton, basketball, dodgeball, fencing, flag football, golf, indoor soccer, kickball, lacrosse, mixed martial arts, power lifting, rugby, sailing, soccer, spikeball, table tennis, volleyball (sand)

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Athletic Directors

Jon Palumbo (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southland Conference
Mascot
Izzy The Islander
School colors
Blue, Silver, and Green

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Applied Arts/Sciences
Art
Athletic Training
Atmospheric Sciences
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences/Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science
Business
Business Administration/Accounting
Business Administration/Economics
Chemistry
Coastal/Marine System Science
Communication
Computer Science
Counseling
Counselor Education
Criminal Justice
Curriculum/Instruction
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Educational Administration
Educational Leadership
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Science
Environmental Sciences
Finance
Fisheries/Mariculture
General Business
Geographic Information Science
Geographic Information Science/Geomatics
Geology
Geospatial Computing Science
Geospatial Surveying Engineering
Graphic Design
Health Sciences
History
Instructional Design/Educational Technology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Kinesiology
Management
Management Information Systems
Mariculture
Marine Biology
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Military Science
Music
Nursing
Nursing /Practitioner
Nursing Education
Nursing Practice
Nursing/Administration
Occupational Training/Development
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Reading
Secondary Education
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Studio Art
Theatre
University Studies
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Health Professions/related Programs
  2. Business/marketing
  3. Biological/life Sciences

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Education
  • Health Professions

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

11,452

total students

97%

in-state

3%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

81%

9,323
students

Female
60%
5,589

Male
40%
3,734

19%

2,129
students

Female
64%
1,364

Male
36%
765

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

77%

7,201
students

Female
61%
4,331

Male
39%
2,870

23%

2,122
students

Female
60%
1,258

Male
40%
864

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
51%
Hispanic/Latino
35%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

94%

Transfer applicants accepted

53%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

45

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 46
Countries most often represented India
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Oscar Reyna
Executive Director of Recruitment & Admission
361-825-5934
oscar.reyna@tamucc.edu

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