Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Kingsville, Texas |
| Online | tamuk.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville is located in the South Texas city of Kingsville, situated approximately 40 miles southwest of Corpus Christi. Originally established in 1925 as South Texas State Teachers College, the institution became part of the Texas A&M University System in 1989 and operates on a 250-acre main campus characterized by Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. The university maintains strong academic programs in engineering, particularly natural gas engineering, as well as agriculture, veterinary technology, and music education. TAMUK provides on-campus housing through several residence halls and apartment complexes, while its athletic programs compete at the NCAA Division II level as the Javelinas, notably in football and track and field.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
TAMUK is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Texas A&M University Kingsville within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#774 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#275 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Colleges in Texas
#10 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#126 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1210 |
| GPA | 3.45 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,196 |
| Other Fees | $4,755 |
| Room and Board | $9,425 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,170 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,683 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,196 |
| Other Fees | $4,755 |
| Room and Board | $9,425 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,170 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,679 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 22% |
| Business | 11% |
| General Studies | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Agriculture | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228705 IPEDS survey data for Texas A&M University Kingsville.
Current students may use the Texas A&M University Kingsville GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024