Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1633 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #441 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #396 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 119 | In Texas |
| #696 of 1,019 | For Genealogy |
| Top50% | For 77 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 7,824
- Graduates
- 2,954
- 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 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 88% | 88% |
| Applicants | 8,421 | 3,197 | 5,224 |
| Admissions | 7,408 | 2,802 | 4,606 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,831 | 747 | 1,084 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 82 | 40 | 42 |
2,620 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,645 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,027 or 54%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 982
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi are 982-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
295 or 15%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi are 18-24 (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 | 5043 (47%) |
|---|---|
| White | 3833 (36%) |
| Black or African American | 518 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 473 (4%) |
| Asian | 439 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 262 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 178 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (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
- $7,780
- Students receiving aid
- 89%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,913 | $3,610 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,913 | $3,610 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,299 | $11,715 |
| 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 | 2,826 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,195 |
| Room charge | $7,251 |
| Meal charge | $3,616 |
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi majors
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi has granted 1,787 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs, 928 master's across 34 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 | 84 | 623 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 263 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 199 | ||
| Accounting | 67 | 59 | |
| Psychology, General | 117 | 1 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 117 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 102 | 12 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 73 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 52 | 18 | 2 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 59 | 5 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 64 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 63 | ||
| Environmental Science | 52 | 6 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 52 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 48 | ||
| Communication, General | 40 | 7 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 44 | ||
| Finance, General | 43 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 25 | 3 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 25 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 24 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 22 | ||
| Music, General | 21 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | 8 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 18 | ||
| Public Administration | 17 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 16 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 16 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15 | ||
| History, General | 13 | 2 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | 2 | |
| Graphic Design | 14 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | 4 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 13 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 6 | 7 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | 6 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | 10 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 8 | 3 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 11 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 11 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 10 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 9 | ||
| Aquaculture | 8 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 8 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Marine Sciences | 3 | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 7 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Nursing Education | 6 | ||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 5 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 4 | ||
| Surveying Engineering | 4 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,787 | 928 | 49 |
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 18% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 29% | 39% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi has published 6,450 scientific papers with 84,251 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, Medicine, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 19 | 61 |
| 1992 | 16 | 82 |
| 1993 | 22 | 72 |
| 1994 | 25 | 87 |
| 1995 | 37 | 87 |
| 1996 | 54 | 120 |
| 1997 | 59 | 173 |
| 1998 | 50 | 169 |
| 1999 | 70 | 262 |
| 2000 | 77 | 360 |
| 2001 | 67 | 389 |
| 2002 | 83 | 459 |
| 2003 | 80 | 512 |
| 2004 | 104 | 652 |
| 2005 | 111 | 778 |
| 2006 | 127 | 830 |
| 2007 | 128 | 982 |
| 2008 | 134 | 1151 |
| 2009 | 147 | 1410 |
| 2010 | 156 | 1661 |
| 2011 | 216 | 1942 |
| 2012 | 193 | 2097 |
| 2013 | 237 | 2609 |
| 2014 | 242 | 2874 |
| 2015 | 274 | 3248 |
| 2016 | 280 | 3416 |
| 2017 | 341 | 4016 |
| 2018 | 385 | 4805 |
| 2019 | 462 | 6815 |
| 2020 | 535 | 8219 |
| 2021 | 413 | 10189 |
| 2022 | 369 | 10311 |
| 2023 | 423 | 10668 |
Notable alumni
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Rashawn Thomas
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Rashawn Shaquille Thomas is an American professional basketball player for Sendai 89ers of the B.League. 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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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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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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Robert Gammage
- Occupations
- politicianjudgelawyer
- Biography
-
Robert Alton "Bob" Gammage was a Texas politician, having served as a Democrat in the Texas House of Representatives, the Texas State Senate, and the United States House of Representatives.
-
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 | 1,318 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6300 Ocean Dr. Corpus Christi, Texas, 78412-5503 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 318,000 |
| Phone | 3618255700 |