Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Overview

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a public, state school in the suburban setting of Corpus Christi, Texas. Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi was founded in 1947 and the school presently has around 10,762 students per year, including 8,027 undergraduates. Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi provides on-campus housing for up to 2,832 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 30% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is July 1.

Student Involvement at Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi on the Student Life page.

2022 Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	91%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.4
In-State Tuition	$9,754
Out-of-State	$20,344
Percent of Need Met	41%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$13,857

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Is Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer sense of what Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

It is moderately difficult to get into Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi. Around 91% of applicants get into Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi each year. Last year, 7,222 students applied to Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi and 6,593 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 55% of students who start at Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi return the next year. Around 36% of students who started at Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads. Within six months of graduating, 67% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi grads is $56,634 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's endowment was $16.5 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi meets 41% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi full-time are awarded $13,857 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $16,708 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi.

Based on this information, is Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi a good school for you?

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Where is Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi?

Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi is located in the suburban setting of Corpus Christi, Texas.

If you would like to see Texas Aandm University Corpus Christi for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 37 to Corpus Christi, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Corpus Christi International.

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