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 Administration And Management, General	×
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	×
Education, General	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Electromechanical 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	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
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
Economics, General	×
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

12,049

Applied

10,673

Accepted

8,320

Enrolled

Female Admissions

7,446

Females Applied

6,612

Females Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,603

Males Applied

4,061

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.55

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

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

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	554	470	610
SAT Math	529	470	583
ACT Composite	22	19	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

4,913

In-state

15,227

Out-of-state

4,913

In-district

Fees

4,835

Full-time student fees

13,680

Room & board

7,964

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

11,961

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,161

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

10,613

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,084

Avg. Loan Aid

2,134

Avg. Grant Aid

8,742

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

53.58%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

4%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

8,320

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

5%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	54.24%
Black or African American	3.82%
White or Caucasian	32.91%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	2.83%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	3.35%
Other	0.91%

Gender

Male (39.8%)

Female (60.2%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	30%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Waves of Welcome, Homecoming and Islander Lights

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Most popular organizations:
New Life Young Adults, Student Nursing Association, National Society for Leadership & Success, Health Science Association and Student Engineering Cubs

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

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

552

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 410

Part-time - 142

Male - 267

Female - 285