School Overview
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, also known as TAMUCC or A&M-CC, is a public school within the Texas A&M University System. This commuter campus is located in the suburban setting of Corpus Christi, Texas. However, the University sits on its own island. TAMUCC calls itself "The Island University", and its students, faculty, and staff call themselves "Islanders." Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has an undergraduate class size of 7,249. Texas A&M offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees.
Admissions Information
TAMUCC has a regular application fee of $20. The requirements for the admissions office to consider your application are the following: secondary school GPA, rank, and record; SAT/ACT test scores; TOEFL; and letters of recommendations. TAMUCC has an enrollment rate of 62 percent of applicants.
College Majors
You are likely to find the degree you want at this university; TAMUCC has 33 undergraduate majors, 25 master’s degree programs, and two doctoral programs.
Undergraduate Programs
Twelve undergraduate degrees are available through the College of Science & Engineering. The College of Business offers eight undergraduate programs accredited by the AACSB. Twelve undergraduate programs are available through the College of Liberal Arts. The College of Education provides three undergraduate degrees as well as teacher certifications in thirty different areas. For those interested in the medical field, the College of Nursing & Health Sciences offers two undergraduate degrees.
Undergraduate majors are available in the following areas of study:
- Arts, Visual & Performing
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management & Marketing
- Communications & Journalism
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Engineering
- Engineering Technologies
- English Language & Literature
- Health Professions & Clinical Sciences
- History
- Mathematics
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
Graduate Programs
TAMUCC has a variety of choices for graduate study:
College of Business
- MBA Master of Business Administration
- Macc Master of Accountancy
College of Education
- Ph.D. Counseling Education
- Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction
- Ed D. Educational Leadership
- M.S. Curriculum & Instruction
- M.S. Early Childhood Education
- M.S. Educational Administration and Research
- M.S. Instructional Design and Educational Technology
- M.S. Elementary Education
- M.S. Kinesiology
- M.S. Reading
- M.S. Secondary Education
- M.S. Special Education
College of Liberal Arts
- M.F.A. Studio Art
- M.A. Art
- M.S. Counseling
- M.A. Communication
- M.A. English
- M.A. History
- M.A. Psychology
- M.P.A. Public Administration
College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- MSN Nursing Practitioner
- MSN Nursing Leadership
- MSN Nurse Educator
Online Degrees and Programs
For those who have schedules that do not allow for a traditional pursuit of college education, WebCt is the online course website of TAMUCC. You can take classes at the time and place most convenient for you. TAMUCC also has eLine (Electronic Learning in Nursing Education), which allows for online completion of a nursing completion degree.
Rankings
As of 2013, TAMUCC posted that the university was ranked among the top 50 "Low Cost Colleges with High Starting Salaries for Graduates", a list created by Affordable Colleges Online. The
university met the following criteria of having tuition and fees under $5,000, while student starting salaries following graduation had to be at an average of $40,000 per year.
Accreditation
Texas A&M is accredited by the following associations and commissions:
- AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
- National Association of Schools of Music
- National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC)
- Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC)
- Commission on Accreditation of Athletic
- Training Education (CAATE)
- Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC)
The Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs authorizes TAMUCC to offer master’s programs in social issues counseling, as well as a doctor of philosophy in counselor education. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools grants Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi the ability to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Departments, Colleges, and Schools
TAMUCC has five colleges:
- College of Science & Engineering
- College of Business
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Education
- College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Financial Aid and Scholarships
TAMUCC offers in-state tuition, making a college education much more affordable. There are a lot of financial aid options. Students, who qualify, may accept federal grants or/and Pell grants, various scholarships (local government, state government, and institutional), and student loans.
Library System
The Mary and Jeff Bell Library provides the campus body with a wealth of information. The library is open every day during the school semester. This library has articles, books, journals, and course reserves, as well as online databases. Students, faculty, and staff can access the Bell Library database while off campus. The Inter-library Loan service allows TAMUCC employees and students to borrow items from other universities, should those particular items be unavailable at the Mary and Jeff Bell Library. Those enrolled in Distance Learning can also access the information in the library by going to the library’s website and clicking on the links provided.
Athletics
TAMUCC is a member of the NCAA and Southland Conference. Male athletes compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, tennis and track & field. Female athletes compete in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. The Islanders’ teams are committed to pursuing excellence and building team unity. Student athletes have scholastic supervisors that assist them in creating a schedule that allows for overall athletic, academic, personal, and career development.
Student Housing
Living arrangements at TAMUCC are provided for by Camden Miramar, an apartment community on campus. Students can choose from seven different floor plans, with different rooming options in each plan. All-inclusive rates include: furnishings, water, trash, electricity, basic cable, high-speed Internet, and use of laundry facilities.
General Information| Admission
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Main
Address |
| Size Total undergrads: 7,249 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,230 Degree-seeking undergrads: 7,249 Graduate enrollment: 1,758 Setting |
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Admissions Information
| Application
Fee |
Enrollment
Rates |
| Admissions
Considerations Undergraduate Admissions Fall |
Test
Scores: Fall 2011 SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Writing
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Enrollment Statistics
| Undergraduate
Attendance Status |
Undergraduate
Student Gender |
| Undergraduate
Student Age |
Undergraduate
Student Residence |
Graduate
Attendance Status
Undergraduate
Race/Ethnicity
Retention and Graduation Rates
| Retention
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Overall
Graduation and Transfer-Out |
Graduation Rates
for Students Pursuing Bachelor's
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6-Year
Graduation Rate by Gender for
Students Pursuing Bachelor's
Degrees
6-Year
Graduation Rate by
Race/Ethnicity for Students
Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year |
2008-'09 | 2009-'10 | 2010-'11 | 2011-'12 | % change 2010-'12 |
| Tuition and fees | $4,897 | $5,238 | $5,618 | $6,294 | +12.03% |
| Books and Supplies |
$900 | $935 | $966 | $960 | -0.62% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus |
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| Room and Board | $8,648 | $8,648 | $9,250 | $9,175 | -0.81% |
| Other | $2,197 | $2,197 | $2,363 | $2,600 | +10.03% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus |
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| Room and Board | $8,178 | $9,800 | $8,941 | $9,175 | +2.62% |
| Other | $2,834 | $2,834 | $3,047 | $3,000 | -1.54% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-'09 | 2009-'10 | 2010-'11 | 2011-'12 | % change 2010-'12 |
| In-state On Campus |
$16,642 | $17,018 | $18,197 | $19,029 | +4.57% |
| In-state Off Campus |
$16,809 | $18,807 | $18,572 | $19,429 | +4.61% |
| In-state with Family |
$5,797 | $6,173 | $6,584 | $7,254 | +10.18% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees |
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| Tuition for In-state Students |
$3,202 |
| In-state Student Fees | $1,500 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students |
$8,782 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $1,500 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students |
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| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid |
896 | 72% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid |
574 | 46% | $3,511,080 | $6,117 |
| – Federal grants | 453 | 36% | $1,906,909 | $4,210 |
| – Pell grants | 452 | 36% | $1,637,688 | $3,623 |
| – Other federal grants |
358 | 29% | $269,221 | $752 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grantss |
387 | 31% | $1,425,850 | $3,684 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants |
82 | 7% | $178,321 | $2,175 |
| Student loan financial aid |
652 | 52% | $3,356,687 | $5,148 |
| – Federal student loans |
651 | 52% | $3,232,330 | $4,965 |
| – Other student loans |
16 | 1% | $124,357 | $7,772 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year |
BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 1306 | 445 | 21 | – | – |
| Agriculture, General | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Aquaculture | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
105 | 21 | – | – | – |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
56 | 21 | – | – | – |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 49 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services |
246 | 90 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 41 | 20 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
40 | 70 | – | – | – |
| Business/Commerce, General | 40 | – | – | – | – |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Finance, General | 38 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems, General |
8 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General |
74 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs |
90 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
90 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services |
17 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General |
17 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Education | 15 | 166 | 19 | – | – |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services |
– | 37 | 8 | – | – |
| Curriculum and Instruction | – | 14 | 1 | – | – |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching |
– | 2 | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General |
– | 35 | 10 | – | – |
| Educational/Instructional Technology |
– | 7 | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching |
– | 18 | – | – | – |
| Reading Teacher Education | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching |
– | 26 | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching, General |
– | 16 | – | – | – |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education |
15 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Surveying Engineering | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technology, General | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician |
2 | – | – | – | – |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician |
1 | – | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician |
5 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/Letters |
44 | 8 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature, General |
44 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
9 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General |
154 | 69 | – | – | – |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist |
2 | – | – | – | – |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | – | – | – | – | – |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | – | 47 | – | – | – |
| Nursing Administration | – | 22 | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
149 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 34 | 3 | – | – | – |
| History, General | 34 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services |
72 | – | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 72 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services, General | – | 15 | – | – | – |
| Public Administration | – | 15 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 12 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 12 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General |
180 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
180 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation |
12 | 11 | 2 | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 12 | 11 | 2 | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies |
76 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General |
76 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 46 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 29 | – | – | – | – |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 74 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 74 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 43 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography |
15 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General |
16 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 69 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies, General | 32 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General |
16 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Music, General | 21 | – | – | – | – |
first majors only.
program is not offered at this award
level.
Undergraduate Majors
| Arts,
Visual & Performing Arts B Biological & Biomedical Business, Management, & B B Information Systems B Management B Communications & Journalism B Computer & Information Sciences – General B Sciences/Systems B Engineering Engineering B Engineering Technologies Technology B English Language & Foreign Language & Health Professions & History Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Parks, Recreation & Fitness Fitness B Physical Sciences B Psychology – General B Social Sciences |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (361) 825-5700 |
| Website: | www.tamucc.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | admissions.tamucc.edu/admissions_forms.html |
| Address: | 6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5503 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 11,452 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 36% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 7,669 (67% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,272 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $20,101 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 71% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,448 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 7 | 3 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 4 | 1 | 11 | 3 | |
| Engineering | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 4 | 5 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Grand total | 15 | 46 | 37 | 6 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,272 |
| Out-of-state | $20,101 |
| Books and supplies | $1,080 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,820 |
| Out-of-state | $15,488 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,335 | 71% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,087 | 58% | $8,448 |
| Student loan aid | 929 | 49% | $6,108 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,831 | 49% | $7,101 |
| Federal student loans | 4,967 | 51% | $6,692 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 9,839 | 3,621 | 6,218 | Percent admitted | 100% | 82% | 79% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 19% | 21% | 18% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 11,452 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 9,323 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,129 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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