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Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503

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Known for business — excellent value

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a public institution in Corpus Christi with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1086, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.8K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

34% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,865 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,137.

Established
1947
Motto
The Island University
Mascot
Izzy the Islander
Type
Public research university
Conference
Division I level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division I
89%Acceptance
1086SAT Avg
7,804Students
18:1Student:Faculty
34%Grad Rate
$51,865Earnings 10yr
$15,137Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1086

Reading & WritingMid: 545
500600
MathMid: 530
470580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1825

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1086

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,748
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,033
Room & Board$12,869
Books & Supplies$1,248
Total Cost of Attendance$24,562
Average Net Price$15,137
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,936
$30–48K$11,543
$48–75K$14,374
$75–110K$19,660
$110K+$22,683

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,137

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,273

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

59

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (104)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,804
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 33%
Black 4%
Hispanic 53%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate33.7%
Freshman Retention58.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,933
8 Years$48,378
10 Years$51,865

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,100
Men
$57,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#395
Washington Monthly
#348

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Islanders

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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