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Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-5503

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Division

Division I

Plan Your Visit

89%Acceptance

1086SAT Avg

7,804Students

18:1Student:Faculty

34%Grad Rate

$51,865Earnings 10yr

$15,137Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1086

Reading & WritingMid: 545

500600

MathMid: 530

470580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22

1825

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

57.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,273

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (104)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

59%

Below Average

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

10 Years$51,865

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#395

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vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#348

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Islanders

Basketball playerBasketball tournamentBasketballCross country

History & Fun Facts

•Garcia Plaza TAMU-CC originally opened in 1947 as the University of Corpus Christi, a private university operated by the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT).
•Originally named Texas A I University at Corpus Christi, it was later named Corpus Christi State University before joining the Texas A M University System in 1989 and taking its current name.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from TX state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

San Antoniopop. 1.5M

138 mi(239 min)

Austinpop. 960K

178 mi(309 min)

Houstonpop. 2.3M

184 mi(319 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SAT San Antonio144 mi

AUS Austin173 mi

IAH Houston Intercontinental198 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1786 mi · ~51h 36m drive

New York, NY1599 mi · ~46h 12m drive

Hartford, CT1693 mi · ~48h 55m drive

Providence, RI1753 mi · ~50h 39m drive

Albany, NY1674 mi · ~48h 22m drive

Syracuse, NY1587 mi · ~45h 51m drive

Rochester, NY1532 mi · ~44h 15m drive

Buffalo, NY1470 mi · ~42h 28m drive

Philadelphia, PA1520 mi · ~43h 55m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1321 mi · ~38h 10m drive

Harrisburg, PA1451 mi · ~41h 55m drive

Newark, NJ1592 mi · ~45h 59m drive

Washington, DC1399 mi · ~40h 25m drive

Baltimore, MD1431 mi · ~41h 20m drive

Atlanta, GA873 mi · ~25h 13m drive

Charlotte, NC1099 mi · ~31h 45m drive

Raleigh, NC1228 mi · ~35h 29m drive

Miami, FL1065 mi · ~30h 46m drive

Orlando, FL973 mi · ~28h 7m drive

Tampa, FL908 mi · ~26h 14m drive

Nashville, TN849 mi · ~24h 32m drive

New Orleans, LA465 mi · ~13h 26m drive

Richmond, VA1338 mi · ~38h 39m drive

Chicago, IL1121 mi · ~32h 23m drive

Detroit, MI1290 mi · ~37h 16m drive

Minneapolis, MN1214 mi · ~35h 4m drive

St. Louis, MO859 mi · ~24h 49m drive

Kansas City, MO802 mi · ~23h 10m drive

Indianapolis, IN1049 mi · ~30h 18m drive

Columbus, OH1177 mi · ~34h drive

Cleveland, OH1299 mi · ~37h 32m drive

Milwaukee, WI1182 mi · ~34h 9m drive

Dallas, TX351 mi · ~10h 8m drive

Houston, TX184 mi · ~5h 19m drive

Austin, TX178 mi · ~5h 9m drive

San Antonio, TX138 mi · ~3h 59m drive

Los Angeles, CA1313 mi · ~37h 56m drive

San Francisco, CA1609 mi · ~46h 29m drive

San Diego, CA1232 mi · ~35h 35m drive

Seattle, WA1923 mi · ~55h 33m drive

Portland, OR1854 mi · ~53h 34m drive

Denver, CO940 mi · ~27h 9m drive

Phoenix, AZ961 mi · ~27h 46m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1223 mi · ~35h 20m drive

Honolulu, HI3795 mi · ~109h 38m drive

Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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