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Texas A&M Corpus Christi is located in a large city, in Corpus Christi, Texas. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Texas A&M Corpus Christi top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study science and conservation and resource management.
The admissions department at Texas A&M Corpus Christi does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 420 to 520 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 520 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 8,365 students (6,807 full-time equivalent).
Students sports include formal participation in Division I Independents competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5503
General Phone: (361) 825-5700
Admissions Phone: (800) 482-6822
Financial Aid Phone: (361) 825-2338
http://www.tamucc.edu
Texas A&M Corpus Christi awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 360 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, MIS, business, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 299 | interdisciplinary studies, English, history, political science, cartography, sociology, Spanish language, economics |
| Education And Teaching | 221 | school counseling, educational administration, secondary teaching, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, instructional media design, special ed, trade and industrial teaching, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 135 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration |
| Science | 133 | biology, chemistry, geology, biomedical sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 93 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 70 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 69 | computer and info science |
| Media | 68 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 46 | health and physical education |
| Art Studies | 29 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 29 | environmental science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 25 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | public administration |
| Music | 12 | music |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 8 | aquaculture |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | instrumentation tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas A&M Corpus Christi in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,169 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 459 | 25 |
| Doctor's degree | 15 | 2 |
In 2005, Texas A&M Corpus Christi had a total enrollment of 8,365 students (6,807 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 97% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
Texas A&M Corpus Christi offers campus housing for 1,340 of its 6,807 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Corpus Christi, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,273 | 2,792 | 85% | 1,174 | 42% |
| Men | 1,256 | 988 | 79% | 417 | 42% |
| Women | 2,017 | 1,804 | 89% | 757 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 403 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | 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 | 76% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 57% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 482-6822
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,073 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,697 |
| Room and board | $ 7,800 |
| Room charge | $ 4,563 |
| Books and supplies | $ 840 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,049 |
Financial Aid:
Texas A&M Corpus Christi participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1116100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (361) 825-2338
Texas A&M Corpus Christi 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 | academic year | 58 | $69,491 | 24 | $65,899 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 43 | $57,975 | 23 | $59,612 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $55,090 | 32 | $47,969 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 9 | $28,287 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 139 | $61,798 | 88 | $53,889 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division I Independents |
| Baseball | Division I Independents |
| Track | Division I Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 65 | 83 | 148 |
| Track | 23 | 25 | 48 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 44 | 50 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Aquaculture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Texas A&M Corpus Christi Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits 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 Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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