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Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
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  • 4 Year
  • CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade A minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Texas A&M - Corpus Christi is an above-average public university located in Corpus Christi, Texas. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,012 undergraduate students. The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi acceptance rate is 91%. Popular majors include Nursing, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Business. Graduating 36% of students, Texas A&M - Corpus Christi alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,800.

About

6300 OCEAN DR
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78412
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Southland Conference

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

TAMU Corpus Christi Admissions

Acceptance Rate
91%
Application Deadline
July 1
SAT Range
970-1180
ACT Range
18-25
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$14,349 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,545 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
67%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 138 responses
70%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 177 responses
66%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 175 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    31%
  • On Campus
    61%
  • Online
    8%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
6,012 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,812
Undergrads Over 25
14%
Pell Grant
35%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 131 responses
  • Relaxed
    35%
  • Friendly
    31%
  • Diverse in general
    18%
  • Diverse in likes
    6%
  • Similar to middle school behavior
    3%
  • Stuck up
    2%
  • Expect too much from everyone
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
56%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 199 responses
Poll
52%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 231 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 139 responses
  • Totally Amazing
    29%
  • Pretty good
    27%
  • Beach Town School
    14%
  • Average
    9%
  • Helpful
    8%
  • Melting pot
    4%
  • Home away from home
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
36%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
89%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 104 responses

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