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Texas A&M University–Kingsville was founded in 1925 as the South Texas State Teachers College. It became the Texas College of Arts and Industries in 1929 and Texas A&I University in 1967. The university became a part of The A&M System in 1989 and adopted its present name in September of 1993. The university campus is spread over 1,600 acres in Kingsville, Texas and attracts student from over 40 foreign countries. A&M-Kingsville is organized into the following academic divisions:
A&M-Kingsville is a member of the Lone Star Conference and its athletic teams are known as the Javelinas. The university has 5 men's sports and 5 women's sports teams, and also has a stadium, a physical education center and two sports fields.
Students attend Texas A&M Kingsville in Kingsville, TX, a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Texas A&M Kingsville degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Texas A&M Kingsville is known for its programs in engineering and conservation and resource management.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 530.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 6,567 students at Texas A&M Kingsville (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at Texas A&M Kingsville attend part-time. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Lone Star Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Texas A & M University Kingsville
955 University Blvd
Kingsville, TX 78363
General Phone: (361) 593-2111
http://WWW.TAMUK.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 254 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, petroleum engineering, industrial engineering, engineering management, ... |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 253 | natural resources courses, wildlife management |
| Education and Teaching | 148 | educational administration, school counseling, multilingual education, early childhood education, ESL instruction, reading teaching, music teaching, instructional media design, ... |
| Business and Management | 145 | business management, accounting, MIS, finance, business, marketing, international business, business administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 94 | computer and info science |
| Liberal Arts | 77 | English, sociology, Spanish language, history, political science, social services, geography, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 65 | health and physical education |
| Medical Support and Technology | 62 | audiology and speech pathology, health service and sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 61 | psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 57 | family and consumer science, social work, family studies |
| Science | 48 | biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, physics, geology |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 44 | agriculture, agricultural operations, farm management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 36 | criminology |
| Engineering Technician | 36 | industrial tech |
| Media | 16 | communication studies |
| Animal Science and Care | 15 | animal science |
| Music | 14 | music, music performance |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 13 | agronomy |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 12 | fine arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Construction Trades | 0 | apparel and textiles |
| Medical Administration | 0 | community health |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas A&M Kingsville in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 916 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 514 | 47 |
| Doctor's degree | 37 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Texas A&M Kingsville had a total enrollment of 6,567 students (5,739 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 72% |
| Part-Time | 28% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 24% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 59% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Texas A&M Kingsville offers campus housing for 1,000 of its 5,739 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kingsville, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,297 | 2,846 | 86% | 1,349 | 47% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 460 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 43% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 57% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,000 |
| Room and board | $ 4,800 |
| Room charge | $ 4,170 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid:
Texas A&M Kingsville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 363900)
Texas A&M Kingsville has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 113 | 37 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 34 | 24 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 43 | 51 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 14 | $104,467 | 4 | $96,238 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $89,104 | 4 | $76,443 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $67,455 | 4 | $49,215 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $94,458 | 12 | $73,965 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 51 | $77,437 | 14 | $73,514 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 45 | $64,931 | 17 | $60,043 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 46 | $60,547 | 40 | $55,280 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 23 | $37,782 | 27 | $40,164 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 166 | $63,682 | 100 | $54,476 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Baseball | Lone Star Conference |
| Track | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 157 | 68 | 225 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Track | 25 | 28 | 53 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 28 | 28 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Architectural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Systems Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Texas A&M Kingsville Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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