Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78412

Team Name: Islanders

Address: 6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78412

Web: TAMUCC.edu

Phone: 361-825-5700

Facebook: IslandUniversity

Instagram: island_university

Twitter: IslandCampus

Snapchat: TAMUCC_Islander

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QUICK FACTS

Undergraduate Enrollment8,027
Acceptance Rate74%
In-State Tuition$205 per hour
Out-of-State Tuition$637 per hour

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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78412

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY–CORPUS CHRISTI, known as the Island University, is recognized for its top-quality academic programs. Undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students choose from more than eighty degree programs including marine biology, mechanical engineering, nursing, education, graphic design, kinesiology, marketing, and theater.

Students benefit from individualized and immersive learning experiences where faculty offer mentored research in more than forty centers and labs. At the Island University, tomorrow’s artists, teachers, scientists, athletes, engineers, and entrepreneurs are encouraged to find their purpose.

As a Hispanic-Serving and Minority-Serving Institution, the naturally beautiful island campus provides a welcoming, supportive, and energizing environment for students from 49 states and 58 nations.

Islander impact is felt around the world through the work of several centers of excellence, including the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies and its mission of protecting gulf ecosystems. The Conrad Blucher Institute specializes in coastal artificial intelligence and is also training canines to detect oil spills on Texas beaches. Meanwhile, the Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation is one of only seven FAA-unmanned aircraft systems test sites in the nation. It uses drone technology to answer a critical need in disaster response and recovery throughout the state.

By The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74%
Median composite SAT score1100
Median ACT score19.6
Undergraduate Enrollment8,027
Students on Financial Aid65%

Fees

In-State Tuition$205 per hour
Out-of-State Tuition$637 per hour
Room and Board$7,001+

Demographics

African American Students3.7%
Asian American Students2.7%
Hispanic Students52.8%
International Students1.7%
Male/Female Ratio38/62

Campus Life

Greek SystemYes
Freshman Living on Campus63%
Freshmen Who Return55%
Student/Teacher Ratio17:1
Full-Time Faculty422

Other

Graduation in Four Years18%
Graduation Overall36%
Alumni Who Give $ to School1.3%