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TAMIU is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Laredo, Texas. 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, education and teaching, and security and law enforcement.
The admissions department at TAMIU does not accept all those who apply. In 2005, 50% of applicants were rejected at the school. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 390 to 500 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 500 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
TAMIU offers classes to 4,298 students (3,132 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
TAMIU has a large share of part-time students. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Red River Athletic Conference competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Texas A & M International University
5201 University Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041-1900
General Phone: (956) 326-2001
Admissions Phone: (956) 326-2200
Financial Aid Phone: (956) 326-2225
http://TAMIU.EDU
TAMIU awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 288 | business management, accounting, MIS, international business, finance, managerial economics, logistics |
| Education And Teaching | 203 | multilingual education, educational administration, early childhood education, special ed, school counseling, music teaching, reading teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 99 | social services, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, English, history |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 61 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 36 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 35 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 33 | health and physical education |
| Science | 26 | biology, chemistry, physical sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | social work, public administration |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Media | 10 | communication studies |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Hospitality | 0 | tourism and travel |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for TAMIU in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 633 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 199 | 22 |
In 2005, TAMIU had a total enrollment of 4,298 students (3,132 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 91% |
| Part-Time | 9% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 4% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 89% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 94% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
TAMIU offers campus housing for 650 of its 3,132 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Laredo, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,644 | 819 | 50% | 521 | 64% |
| Men | 702 | 340 | 48% | 224 | 66% |
| Women | 942 | 479 | 51% | 297 | 62% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 19 |
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% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 47% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (956) 326-2200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,516 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,140 |
| Room and board | $ 5,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,161 |
Financial Aid:
TAMIU participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 965100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (956) 326-2225
TAMIU has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $108,847 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $83,327 | 6 | $82,475 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $58,463 | 3 | $69,038 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $83,596 | 9 | $77,996 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $82,481 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $57,468 | 16 | $55,886 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $51,305 | 20 | $50,099 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $37,678 | 13 | $38,435 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $28,113 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 89 | $56,770 | 52 | $47,695 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Track | Red River Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40 | 55 | 95 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Track | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 39 | 63 |
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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
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