Texas A & M University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a public research university in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving roughly 8,034 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 88.58% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $51,865 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,748
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,225 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 88.58% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,034 81.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.15%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 39.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 76.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1086
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,232
- Applicants (IPEDS): 10,675
- Room & Board: $12,748 annual estimate
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi: what the data shows
Common questions about Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is located in Corpus Christi, TX (ZIP 78412-5503).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi public or private?
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a Public institution.
How much does Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi cost?
Published tuition: $9,748 in-state, $20,794 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $15,225.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,445 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,961 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,180 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,479 |
| $110,001+ | $23,426 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $38,992.
How hard is it to get into Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
Admission rate: 88.58%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1086 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
Total enrollment: 8,034 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,232 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,946 students.
About 81% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
150%-time completion rate: 40.15%.
First-year retention: 58.4%.
What do graduates of Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi earn?
Median earnings: $42,933 six years after entry; $51,865 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,000.
42.90% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (888 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (200 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (194 completions)
- Accounting (173 completions)
- Psychology, General (130 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (95 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (92 completions)
- Biomedical Sciences, General (76 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (74 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (70 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 88.58%; completion rate 40.15%; median earnings $51,865 at 10 years; net price $15,225. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,748
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi was $9,748.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,225
2024 Value
In 2024 Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,225.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$60,900 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,225 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$38,992 4-Year In-State Tuition
$83,176 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,748 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,296 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,792 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$95,168 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
Financial Aid by Income Level
42.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
41.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,172 | $15,668 | $13,404 |
| 2014 | $7,655 | $16,283 | $14,165 |
| 2015 | $7,976 | $17,442 | $14,361 |
| 2016 | $8,424 | $18,257 | $14,867 |
| 2017 | $8,750 | $18,925 | $16,159 |
| 2018 | $9,055 | $19,462 | $15,253 |
| 2019 | $9,272 | $20,101 | $16,332 |
| 2020 | $9,553 | $20,343 | $17,203 |
| 2021 | $9,748 | $20,745 | $17,998 |
| 2022 | $9,748 | $20,745 | $14,381 |
| 2023 | $9,748 | $21,033 | $15,137 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
88.58% Acceptance Rate
10,675 Total Applicants
9,551 Students Admitted
2,064 First-Time Students Enrolled
21.61% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1086
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi reported total enrollment of about 8,034 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (54.2%), White (32.9%), and Black or African American (3.8%). About 42.90% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
81.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi in 2024 is 8,034 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,232 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,946 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 54.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
24.69% 100% Completion Time
40.15% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 24.69% of students graduating from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 48% male / 52% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 64% male / 36% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
Return on Investment
$23,000 Median Student Debt
$51,865 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.35% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
751.64% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 71 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 888 completions
2. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 200 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 194 completions
4. Accounting: 173 completions
5. Psychology, General: 130 completions
6. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 95 completions
7. Business/Commerce, General: 92 completions
8. Biomedical Sciences, General: 76 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 74 completions
Most popular programs at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 76.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,497
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,222
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a public institution located in Corpus Christi, TX, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 8,034 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (54.2%), White (32.9%), Black or African American (3.8%). The admission rate is 88.58%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1086. The 150%-time completion rate is 40.15%. Approximately 42.90% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5503
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 71 distinct degree programs, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi located?
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is located in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is 88.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 10,675 applicants and 9,551 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi cost?
Reported tuition is $9,748 and average net price is $15,225 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,748 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,232 students, Hispanic or Latino (54.2%), White (32.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
About 39.0% of students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi reports midpoint SAT about 1086 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi earn?
Median earnings are $42,933 six years after entry and $51,865 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,000.
Is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi public or private?
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a public institution located in Corpus Christi, TX.
Is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi an HBCU?
No. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi a tribal college?
No. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Corpus Christi, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.