Texas A & M University Corpus Christi

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Corpus Christi, TX
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#12 Best Public Universities in Texas

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Overview

Total enrollment

11,266

Location Corpus Christi, Texas
Website tamucc.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi occupies a unique 240-acre island campus along the Gulf of Mexico, connected to mainland Corpus Christi by a causeway. The waterfront campus, established in 1947 as the University of Corpus Christi and joining the Texas A&M System in 1989, features modern academic buildings and student housing spread across Ward Island. Known as "The Island University," TAMU-CC operates as a Hispanic-Serving Institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in marine biology, nursing, business, and environmental science. The university maintains a focus on coastal and marine research through its Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, while students have access to beach areas and water-based recreational activities as part of campus life. The Division I Islanders compete in the Southland Conference, with basketball and baseball serving as prominent athletic programs.

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Ratings

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Texas A & M University Corpus Christi within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 970/1193
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/25
GPA 3.41

Acceptance Rate

88.6%

Applications Due Jul 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 21%
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition

$9,748

Out of State Resident Tuition

$20,794

Breakdown

Tuition $9,748
Books and Supplies $1,296
Other Fees $4,835
Room and Board $12,748
Budget for Other Expenses $3,514
Total One Year Cost $32,141

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$47,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

40% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi are Business, General Studies, and Health Professions. 18% of students major in Business, 16% in General Studies, and 13% in Health Professions.