| Location: | Southwest |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Islanders |
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, or Texas A&M–Corpus Christi or often TAMU–CC, is a state university located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The university is part of the Texas A&M University System. TAMU-CC was formerly known at various times by one of the following three names: Corpus Christi State University, Texas A&I University at Corpus Christi, and the University of Corpus Christi (a Baptist university founded in 1947) before joining the Texas A&M University system. The school did not become a public university until 1973, when the Baptist General Convention of Texas sold it to the state.
TAMU-CC offers 33 undergraduate majors, 25 graduate programs, and two doctoral programs offered through five colleges. The College of Liberal Arts has 7 departments, housing 12 undergraduate and 6 graduate degrees, ranging from the arts to criminal justice to psychology. The College of Business offers 8 undergraduate and 2 graduate degrees. The College of Education offers teacher certification in more than 30 areas as well as three undergraduate degrees, 11 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs. The College of Science and Technology offers 12 undergraduate and 5 graduate degrees in areas like biology, computer science and environmental science. The Geographic Information Science (GIS) program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. The Engineering Technology unit offers two B.S. degree programs: Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET). The EET program offers three options: Control Systems, Electronic Systems, and Computer Systems. The MET program offers two tracks, Construction and Maintenance, and is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Finally, the recently formed College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers 2 undergraduate degrees in Nursing and Health Science and 1 graduate degree in Nursing.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 20% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Division I Independents) Baseball (Division I Independents) Track (Division I Independents) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,073 | $ 10,697 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,048 | $ 9,672 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,025 | $ 1,025 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,106 | 33% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,091 | 28% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,340 | 34% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,735 | 46% | |
Any Aid: |
72% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 85% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 76% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 420, Math: 403 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 520, Math: 520 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 57% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 19 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 25, Math: 24 |
| Application Fee: | $ 20.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
