Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1667 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #456 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #410 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 119 | In Texas |
| #457 of 1,002 | For Agricultural Engineering |
| Top50% | For 84 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 8,320
- Graduates
- 2,946
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- tamucc.edu
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the 39% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 88% | 89% |
| Applicants | 12,049 | 4,603 | 7,446 |
| Admissions | 10,673 | 4,061 | 6,612 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,164 | 851 | 1,313 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 73 | 34 | 39 |
3,677 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,519 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,029 or 46%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1193
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi are 970-1193 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
183 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi are 19-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 5477 (49%) |
|---|---|
| White | 3708 (33%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 639 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 508 (5%) |
| Asian | 428 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 334 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 140 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,597
- Students receiving aid
- 83%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,913 | $3,610 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,913 | $3,610 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,348 | $11,751 |
| Fee in-district | $4,835 | $3,569 |
| Fee in-state | $4,835 | $3,569 |
| Fee out-of-state | $5,446 | $4,280 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,832 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,195 |
| Room charge | $7,704 |
| Meal charge | $5,044 |
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi majors
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi has granted 1,538 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, 1,291 master's across 31 programs, and 49 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 76 | 812 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 42 | 153 | 5 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 194 | ||
| Accounting | 66 | 107 | |
| Psychology, General | 129 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 95 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 92 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 76 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 71 | 3 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 68 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 61 | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 60 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 60 | ||
| Environmental Science | 48 | 6 | |
| Communication, General | 39 | 6 | |
| Finance, General | 42 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | 18 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 34 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 31 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | 4 | |
| History, General | 27 | 3 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 29 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 23 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 21 | ||
| Music, General | 19 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 18 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 17 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 16 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | 8 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | 6 | |
| Marine Sciences | 9 | 3 | |
| Nursing Practice | 12 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 11 | ||
| Graphic Design | 11 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 8 | 2 | |
| Surveying Engineering | 10 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 9 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 3 | 6 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 8 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 7 | ||
| Public Administration | 7 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | 3 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 5 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Aquaculture | 4 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Nursing Education | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 3 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | ||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 3 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,538 | 1,291 | 49 |
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 33% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi has published 7,859 scientific papers with 132,231 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Physics, Political Science, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 26 | 115 |
| 1994 | 30 | 120 |
| 1995 | 40 | 131 |
| 1996 | 58 | 208 |
| 1997 | 64 | 214 |
| 1998 | 52 | 241 |
| 1999 | 75 | 335 |
| 2000 | 80 | 426 |
| 2001 | 69 | 462 |
| 2002 | 85 | 555 |
| 2003 | 96 | 653 |
| 2004 | 104 | 817 |
| 2005 | 118 | 1055 |
| 2006 | 126 | 1104 |
| 2007 | 141 | 1193 |
| 2008 | 141 | 1494 |
| 2009 | 151 | 1771 |
| 2010 | 171 | 2011 |
| 2011 | 246 | 2319 |
| 2012 | 207 | 2579 |
| 2013 | 265 | 3145 |
| 2014 | 243 | 3517 |
| 2015 | 303 | 4009 |
| 2016 | 291 | 4311 |
| 2017 | 378 | 5024 |
| 2018 | 441 | 6409 |
| 2019 | 481 | 8544 |
| 2020 | 600 | 10994 |
| 2021 | 450 | 13431 |
| 2022 | 399 | 13263 |
| 2023 | 469 | 14186 |
| 2024 | 449 | 14488 |
| 2025 | 318 | 12582 |
Notable alumni
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Kim Henkel
- Occupations
- film directorproducerdirectoractorwriter
- Biography
-
Kim David Henkel is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and actor. He is best known for co-writing the horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre with Tobe Hooper.
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Rashawn Thomas
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Rashawn Shaquille Thomas is an American professional basketball player for Dinamo Sassari of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He played college basketball for Texas A&M–Corpus Christi.
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Ehab Amin
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Ehab Mohamed Mohamed Amin Saleh is an Egyptian professional basketball player for Al Ahly. He played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks. He spent his first three college seasons at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi, leading the NCAA Division I in steals and earning first-team All-Southland Conference accolades as a junior.
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Larry D. Wyche
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Larry Wyche, is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General. He last served as the deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Materiel Command. Prior to his last assignment, Wyche served as the Special Assistant to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. He has also served as commanding general of the Combined Arms Support Command, commanding general of the Sustainment Center of Excellence (SCoE) and Senior Mission Commander for Fort Lee, Virginia.
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Kevin Palmer
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Kevin Palmer is an American professional basketball player who last played for Akita Northern Happinets of the B.League.
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Robert Gammage
- Occupations
- lawyerjudgepolitician
- Biography
-
Robert Alton Gammage was an American politician, having served as a Democrat in the Texas House of Representatives, the Texas State Senate, and the United States House of Representatives.
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Rose Meza Harrison
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Rose Meza Harrison is a Democratic politician and Democratic nominee for U.S. Representative in the 27th Congressional District of Texas.
General info
| Alternative names | TAMUCC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1947 |
| Motto | The Island University |
| Colors | blue, green, silver |
| Academic calendar | September to August (September - December; January-May; June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,426 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6300 Ocean Dr. Corpus Christi, Texas, 78412-5503 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 318,000 |
| Phone | 3618255700 |