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Texas A & M International University, TAMIU, is a public, four-year, co-educational university in Laredo, Texas. TAMIU was established in 1970 as the Texas A&I University at Laredo, and was given its present name in 1993. The university, which sits on a 300 acre campus, offers programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. The colleges of the university are as follows:
TAMIU, which participates in the Heartland Conference, is a member of NCAA Division II. TAMIU fields teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and volleyball. The nickname for TAMIU teams is the Dustdevils. The Student Government Association looks after the interests of the students. The Greek organizations are Alpha Psi Lambda National Incorporated, Delta Psi Alpha Multicultural Co-ed Fraternity, Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc., Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Delta Lambda, Inc., and Sigma Nu Delta Multi-Cultural Co-ed Society.
TAMIU is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Laredo, TX. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at TAMIU top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study mathematics, business and management, and education and teaching.
The admissions department at TAMIU does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 380 to 480 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 500 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
TAMIU offers classes to 5,179 students (3,783 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
TAMIU does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Heartland Conference competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at TAMIU.
More complete details are provided below.
Texas A & M International University
5201 University Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041-1900
General Phone: (956) 326-2001
http://TAMIU.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 304 | business management, MIS, accounting, international business, finance, logistics, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 302 | multilingual education, early childhood education, educational administration, special ed, school counseling, reading teaching, curriculum and instruction, science teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 78 | social services, English, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, history, Latin American studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 59 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 58 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 49 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 36 | health and physical education |
| Science | 30 | biology, physical sciences, chemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | social work, public administration |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Media | 9 | communication studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Hospitality | 0 | tourism and travel |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for TAMIU in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 693 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 276 | 23 |
| Doctor's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, TAMIU had a total enrollment of 5,179 students (3,783 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 3% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 89% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
TAMIU offers campus housing for 686 of its 3,783 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Laredo, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,229 | 1,200 | 54% | 644 | 54% |
| Men | 982 | 528 | 54% | 292 | 55% |
| Women | 1,247 | 672 | 54% | 352 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 480 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 500 |
| SAT Writing | 380 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,180 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,852 |
| Room and board | $ 6,630 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,205 |
Financial Aid:
TAMIU participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 965100)
TAMIU has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 53 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 43 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $121,340 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $89,023 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $100,423 | 5 | $72,927 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $96,206 | 6 | $74,782 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $79,049 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $64,349 | 17 | $62,544 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 43 | $58,039 | 30 | $53,134 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $42,950 | 11 | $40,572 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $30,866 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 90 | $61,867 | 62 | $52,597 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Heartland Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Conference |
| Track | Heartland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 42 | 53 | 95 |
| Basketball | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| Track | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 25 | 34 | 59 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Latin American Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets TAMIU Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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