Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
PublicCorpus Christi, TX
Located in Corpus Christi, TX, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a public large school with roughly 8,034 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 89% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $86,698/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $11,046 more per year in tuition and fees (2.1x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's acceptance rate?
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, TX admits approximately 89% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
Admitted students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi typically score between 970–1193 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
Admitted students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi typically score between 19–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi cost?
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,210 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
For 2024-25, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's published tuition and required fees were $20,794 for out-of-state students and $9,748 for in-state students -- $11,046 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi require students to live on campus?
No -- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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