Texas A & M International University
Laredo, TX 78041-1900
About Texas A & M International University
Texas A & M International University is a public research university in Laredo, Texas, serving roughly 6,667 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 44.37% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,386 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Texas A & M International University charges 43% above the national public median tuition ($7,894).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is 21% below.
- Average net price runs below the Texas median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 46.47%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,386.
Research findings
Finding
Average net price at Texas A & M International University is about 54% below published tuition.
Published tuition is $7,894; average net price is $3,637 in the latest Scorecard extract.
Interpretation: Institutional aid and grants compress sticker price into a substantially lower typical undergraduate cost signal.
Limitation: Average net price masks variation by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the campus average.
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Texas A & M International University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 3226% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M International University | $7,894 | $3,637 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 54% below published tuition at Texas A & M International University
Key findings
- Texas A & M International University's average net price ($3,637) is 54% below published tuition ($7,894).
- Texas A & M International University charges 43% above the national public median tuition ($7,894).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is 21% below.
- Average net price runs below the Texas median net price.
Texas A & M International University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $7,894
Finding Texas A & M International University charges 43% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $7,894. That is 43% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Texas median ($9,940), sticker tuition is 21% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 34% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Texas A & M International University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Texas A & M International University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Texas A & M International University is $3,637.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $3,637 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,394 below the Texas median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $16,416 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Texas A & M International University’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 54% lower after grants and scholarships.
Texas A & M International University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Texas A & M International University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Completion, earnings, and net price together describe a campus where sticker price overstates typical undergraduate cost while outcomes remain at the high end of Scorecard distributions.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$7,894
Out-of-state tuition
$19,454
Avg. net price
$3,637
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $3,097 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,745 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,840 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $4,982 |
| $110,001+ | $10,697 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $31,576. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Texas A & M International University is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General359
- Psychology, General174
- Criminal Justice/Police Science172
- Elementary Education and Teaching155
- Curriculum and Instruction128
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 36% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 993
- Midpoint ACT: 18
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Texas A & M International University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Texas A & M International University is a good school for those looking for strong completion and solid mid-career earnings—especially where average net price sits well below published tuition (about 54% lower in this extract).
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Texas A & M International University.
Campus
Location
Laredo, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 78041-1900
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 0.2× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Size
Enrollment
6,667
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 7,853
- Graduate
- 1,781
- Full-time share
- 82%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$15,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 64.51%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Texas A & M International University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Texas A & M International University 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 International University 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 | $5,818 | $14,314 | $6,168 |
| 2014 | $6,453 | $15,129 | $4,569 |
| 2015 | $6,635 | $16,150 | $8,778 |
| 2016 | $7,016 | $16,946 | $6,429 |
| 2017 | $7,143 | $17,411 | $5,089 |
| 2018 | $7,176 | $18,064 | $4,422 |
| 2019 | $7,348 | $18,666 | $3,074 |
| 2020 | $7,683 | $18,983 | $3,908 |
| 2021 | $7,845 | $19,358 | $4,667 |
| 2022 | $7,846 | $19,382 | $4,778 |
| 2023 | $7,846 | $19,382 | $3,061 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 993 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 18 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Texas A & M International University reported total enrollment of about 6,667 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 (92.0%), Non-Resident Alien (5.2%), and White (1.6%). About 64.51% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
82.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Texas A & M International University in 2024 is 6,667 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,853 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,781 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.8%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
27.29% 100% Completion Time
46.47% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.29% of students graduating from Texas A & M International University 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: 50% male / 50% female
- Psychology, General: 24% male / 76% female
- Criminal Justice/Police Science: 45% male / 55% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Texas A & M International University graduates earn a median of $48,386 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Texas A & M International University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $48,386. Median federal loan debt: $15,000. Average net price used in cost models: $3,637.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Texas A & M International University graduates report median earnings of $48,386 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Texas A & M International University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (40 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Texas A & M International University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Texas A & M International University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Texas A & M International University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$99M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Texas median 2.8× the median ($35.8M)
- Southwest median 4.3× the median ($23.2M)
- U.S. median 3.7× the median ($26.4M)
- Texas median near the median ($13,085)
- Southwest median 1.3× the median ($10,113)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 55.5%
- Texas median 4.6 pp below median (60.1%)
- Southwest median 4.3 pp below median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 2.5 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,203
- Texas median 1.3× the median ($7,150)
- Southwest median 1.3× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,589
- Texas median 1.3× the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median 1.2× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.90× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Texas A & M International University at a glance
Texas A & M International University
Texas A & M International University is a public institution in Laredo, TX, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralPsychology, GeneralCriminal Justice/Police Science
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino92.0%Non-Resident Alien5.2%White or Caucasian1.6%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near Texas A & M International University
Other campuses in Laredo, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Texas A & M International University located?
Texas A & M International University is located in Laredo, TX.
What is Texas A & M International University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Texas A & M International University is 44.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 8,309 applicants and 3,819 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Texas A & M International University's tuition?
Texas A & M International University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $7,894 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $3,637 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Texas A & M International University cost?
Reported tuition is $7,894 and average net price is $3,637 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,826 annually.
Why is Texas A & M International University's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Texas A & M International University, published tuition is $7,894 while average net price is $3,637—about 54% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Texas A & M International University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($3,637), completion (46.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($48,386). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Texas A & M International University?
Texas A & M International University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,853 students, Hispanic or Latino (92.0%), Non-Resident Alien (5.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Texas A & M International University?
About 49.2% of students at Texas A & M International University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Texas A & M International University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Texas A & M International University reports midpoint SAT about 993 and midpoint ACT about 18.
What do graduates of Texas A & M International University earn?
Median earnings are $37,327 six years after entry and $48,386 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Texas A & M International University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Texas A & M International University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,000.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.