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Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

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Corpus Christi, TX

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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

Admit rate89%
SAT range970–1193
ACT range19–25
Undergrads8,034
Yield (admits who enroll)26%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$25,210
4-year grad rate37%
Median earnings, 10yr out$51,865

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans42%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out52%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$50,181/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$66,917/yr
Marketing$62,017/yr
Accounting and Related Services$60,160/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$57,021/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$56,808/yr
Business/Commerce, General$50,369/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$42,921/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$86,698/yr
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering$82,322/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$37,846/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$83,329/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$51,909/yr
History
History$50,387/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$49,859/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$52,078/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$52,301/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$50,896/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$43,269/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$41,773/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$32,043/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,826
Typical room charge$7,251
Typical board charge$3,616

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

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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.

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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