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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 91% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $203 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 6,092 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or TAMUK?
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($5,137.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at TAMUK than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($18,133.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($11,347 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 15.3% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,425 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 37.8% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,723 vs. $7,780)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (963) is 26 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (88%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or TAMUK? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between TAMUK and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $700 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $3,364 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($19,636 vs. $23,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($203 vs. $237)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/