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Overview |
TAMUK | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Kingsville, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,562 | 2,255 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamuk.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
TAMUK | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,137 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,493 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,823 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,474 | $437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,699 | $13,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
TAMUK | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,915 | 33 | ||
| Admitted | 7,305 | 33 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 78.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 980/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TAMUK | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TAMUK | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,636 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $126 |
Diversity |
TAMUK | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
TAMUK | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
TAMUK | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (6,562 students vs. 2,255 students)
TAMUK vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TAMUK or A&M-Central Texas?
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is 14% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($5,857.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at TAMUK than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($18,493.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than TAMUK ($437 vs. $10,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 7.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($10,823 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Texas A&M University Central Texas (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Central Texas students is 15.5% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($13,511 vs. $11,699)
TAMUK vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TAMUK or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or TAMUK .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than TAMUK (92.3%)
TAMUK vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TAMUK or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and TAMUK.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $7,373 lower median federal student loan debt than TAMUK graduates. ($12,263 vs. $19,636)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than TAMUK graduates. ($126 vs. $203)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/