A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at TAMUK are primarily Hispanic with a smaller White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 82% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Texas A&M University Kingsville has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
18%
|
Black |
7%
|
Hispanic |
70%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
1%
|
International |
3%
|
Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 2% more female students than male students enrolled at Texas A&M University Kingsville with a gender ratio of 50% women to 50% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, TAMUK has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
50%
|
Women |
50%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
3,017
|
Women |
3,075
|
TAMUK serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
99%
|
Out of State |
0%
|
Foreign |
1%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
64% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 10.8% |
Part time Undergrads | 10.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228705 IPEDS survey data for Texas A&M University Kingsville.
Last updated February 24, 2024