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Summary
Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is a public institution that was founded in 1947. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,275, its setting is city, and the campus size is 240 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,668 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,198 (2012-13).
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General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1947 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $8,833,098 |
Applying
When applying to Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi, it's important to note the application deadline is July 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 1. The application fee at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is $40. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 85.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 85.1% |
| Application deadline | July 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is 21:1, and the school has 22.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi include: Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Biomedical Sciences, General; Psychology, General; and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 61.2 percent.
Student Life
Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,275, with a gender distribution of 40.3 percent male students and 59.7 percent female students. Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 10,162 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, and health service. Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi, 85 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
| Students who have cars on campus | 85% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi, 65.2 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,925.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $7,668 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $18,198 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $9,020 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
