Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Texas A&M University-Kingsville Overview

Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a public, state school in a small town setting in Kingsville, Texas. TAMUK was founded in 1925 and the school enrolls around 6,405 students a year, which includes 5,085 undergrad students. TAMUK ensures housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 1, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

Student Activities at TAMUK

Interested in music or performing? At TAMUK you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? TAMUK students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? TAMUK has fraternities and sororities.

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

2022 TAMUK Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	93%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.4
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	27%
In-State Tuition	$5,137
Out-of-State	$18,133
Percent of Need Met	67.1%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$14,031

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Is TAMUK a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better idea of what TAMUK offers and if the college could be a good choice for you.

TAMUK Acceptance Rate 2022

TAMUK is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at TAMUK is 93%. Out of 4,878 applications received in 2022, 4,536 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at TAMUK

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

Approximately 66% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at TAMUKare still enrolled their sophomore year. Around 43% of students who started at TAMUK earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for TAMUK Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with TAMUK directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at TAMUK

Tuition 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.

TAMUK meets 67.1% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend TAMUK full-time are awarded $14,031 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $25,862 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 awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at TAMUK.

Based on this information, does TAMUK seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is TAMUK a good school for you?

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Where is TAMUK?

TAMUK is located in the small town setting of Kingsville, Texas.

If you would like to see TAMUK for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 77 to Kingsville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Corpus Christi International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what TAMUK and Kingsville are like without leaving home.

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