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Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Texas A&M-Kingsville

Kingsville, Texas 78363

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

STEM-heavyCollege town

Known for engineering — excellent value

Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a public institution in Kingsville with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1030, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.6K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,450 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,204.

Established

1925

Mascot

Porky the Javelina

Type

Public research university

Division

Division II

Plan Your Visit

92%Acceptance

1030SAT Avg

4,622Students

16:1Student:Faculty

46%Grad Rate

$51,450Earnings 10yr

$10,204Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1030

Reading & WritingMid: 505

480600

MathMid: 505

500560

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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,892

Tuition (out-of-state)$26,106

Room & Board$10,823

Books & Supplies$1,190

Total Cost of Attendance$22,262

Average Net Price$10,204

Median Debt at Graduation$22,934

Monthly Payment (10yr)$243

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,028

$30–48K$8,470

$48–75K$11,410

$75–110K$15,502

$110K+$17,903

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

54.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,873

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 (131)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

67%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

4,622

Gender Split

50% / 50%

Women / Men

First Generation

46%

Pell Grant Recipients

55%

Race & Ethnicity

White 15%

Black 4%

Hispanic 76%

Asian 1%

Two+ 1%

Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate45.6%

Freshman Retention67.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,882

10 Years$51,450

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

Rankings

U.S. News

#352

—

vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#383

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Varsity teams

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from TX state average

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

San Antoniopop. 1.5M

136 mi(236 min)

Austinpop. 960K

190 mi(329 min)

Houstonpop. 2.3M

217 mi(376 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SAT San Antonio143 mi

AUS Austin185 mi

IAH Houston Intercontinental230 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1820 mi · ~52h 35m drive

New York, NY1633 mi · ~47h 11m drive

Hartford, CT1728 mi · ~49h 55m drive

Providence, RI1788 mi · ~51h 39m drive

Albany, NY1708 mi · ~49h 21m drive

Syracuse, NY1620 mi · ~46h 48m drive

Rochester, NY1564 mi · ~45h 11m drive

Buffalo, NY1502 mi · ~43h 23m drive

Philadelphia, PA1555 mi · ~44h 55m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1354 mi · ~39h 7m drive

Harrisburg, PA1485 mi · ~42h 54m drive

Newark, NJ1626 mi · ~46h 58m drive

Washington, DC1433 mi · ~41h 24m drive

Baltimore, MD1466 mi · ~42h 21m drive

Atlanta, GA909 mi · ~26h 16m drive

Charlotte, NC1135 mi · ~32h 47m drive

Raleigh, NC1264 mi · ~36h 31m drive

Miami, FL1098 mi · ~31h 43m drive

Orlando, FL1008 mi · ~29h 7m drive

Tampa, FL943 mi · ~27h 15m drive

Nashville, TN882 mi · ~25h 29m drive

New Orleans, LA502 mi · ~14h 30m drive

Richmond, VA1373 mi · ~39h 40m drive

Chicago, IL1148 mi · ~33h 10m drive

Detroit, MI1320 mi · ~38h 8m drive

Minneapolis, MN1232 mi · ~35h 35m drive

St. Louis, MO886 mi · ~25h 36m drive

Kansas City, MO822 mi · ~23h 45m drive

Indianapolis, IN1080 mi · ~31h 12m drive

Columbus, OH1209 mi · ~34h 56m drive

Cleveland, OH1330 mi · ~38h 25m drive

Milwaukee, WI1208 mi · ~34h 54m drive

Dallas, TX369 mi · ~10h 40m drive

Houston, TX217 mi · ~6h 16m drive

Austin, TX190 mi · ~5h 29m drive

San Antonio, TX136 mi · ~3h 56m drive

Los Angeles, CA1287 mi · ~37h 11m drive

San Francisco, CA1587 mi · ~45h 51m drive

San Diego, CA1205 mi · ~34h 49m drive

Seattle, WA1912 mi · ~55h 14m drive

Portland, OR1841 mi · ~53h 11m drive

Denver, CO937 mi · ~27h 4m drive

Phoenix, AZ938 mi · ~27h 6m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1213 mi · ~35h 3m drive

Honolulu, HI3763 mi · ~108h 43m drive

Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

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