Overview

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a University institution located in Corpus Christi, TX, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 6300 Ocean Drive
Unit 5774
Corpus Christi, TX  78412-5774
United States

Contact Mr. Oscar Reyna
Executive Director
Email: orscar.reyna@tamucc.edu
Phone: 361-825-5934
Fax: 361-825-5887

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Surveying Technology/surveying
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11,501

Applied

9,157

Accepted

7,824

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,679

Females Applied

5,548

Females Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,822

Males Applied

3,609

Males Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.46

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 1st	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	July 1st	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		490	610
SAT Math		490	590
ACT Composite		18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,426

In-state

36,815

Out-of-state

10,426

In-district

Fees

12,869

Room & board

7,655

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens

Financial Aid

12,236

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,242

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

14,700

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,944

Avg. Loan Aid

3,395

Avg. Grant Aid

9,702

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

41%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

21%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,824

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	51.68%
Black or African American	3.59%
White or Caucasian	34.98%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.2%
Asian	2.74%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	2.71%
Other	2.1%

Gender

Male (39.53%)

Female (60.47%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	32%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Islander Beach Bash, Waves of Welcome Week and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Nursing Association, Islander Feminists, Islander Spectrum of Sexuality and Gender, New Life Young Adults and National Society of Leadership & Success

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	Division 1
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

567

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 411

Part-time - 156

Male - 363

Female - 304