Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a public university located in Texas, United States. Established in 1947 as University of Corpus Christi, the institute today is a reputed organization of the US Education System that enrolls more than 12,000 students representing around 48 states and 57 countries across the globe.

The university offers over 85-degree courses at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. It comprises 7 diverse colleges across which some unparalleled programs are provided. Its College of Nursing and Health Sciences is one of the highly coveted names in Texas which has been recognized by White House. The institute has a student-teacher ratio of 18:1.

Admissions at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi are available in the 3 intakes of Fall, Summer and Spring. It expects a non refundable fee of 75 USD and 70 USD from its undergraduate and graduate applicants, respectively. With an acceptance rate of around 61%, the university is a moderately selective organization and a favored choice for international aspirants for studying in the USA.

Rankings

  • U.S. News ranked the university at #293-#381 in the list of best National Universities in 2023.
  • It has been ranked at #241 in the list of Top Performers on Social Mobility by U.S. News 2023.
  • It has been ranked at #75 in Engineering Programs.

Highlights

Type of University  Public
Campus Urban
Location Texas, US
Official website tamucc.edu
Total no. of academic programs 80+
No. of students  12,000+
Application Mode Offline and online
Annual Acceptance Rate 60%
Faculty to Student Ratio 1:23
Graduation Rate 36%
English language proficiency score TOEFL or equivalent
Financial Aid Available as grants, awards, and scholarships
Admission Helpdesk 361.825.7024 or 1.800.4.TAMUCC (1.800.482.6822);
admiss@tamucc.edu

Programs, Campus and Accommodation

Campus

  • The campus of Texas A&M University is located in Corpus Christi, Texas.
  • There are exceptional recreational opportunities available in Corpus Christi like cycling, windsurfing, sailing, fishing etc.
  • There are over 150 student organizations.
  • Various outdoor events like Beach to Bay relay marathon, Conquer the Coast cycling event, Festival of the Arts, Greek Festival are conducted in the city.

Housing Facilities/Residence

  • Students can find on-campus accommodation in both the Momentum Campus and Island Campus. The university housing offers apartments, suites and townhomes.
  • The 2 housing options are Miramar and Momentum Village.
  • There are 1, 2 and 4 bedrooms available.
  • The prices start from USD 644 per person per installment.
  • Some of the facilities offered include a swimming pool, furnished apartments, cable TV, internet facilities, study rooms, 24- hour staff etc.

Courses

  • The institute provides a plethora of courses for international students which includes undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees.
  • A total of 47 bachelor’s degrees, 30 master’s degrees, and 9 doctoral or terminal degrees are offered by the university
  • There are 7 colleges across which the courses are available that are listed as follows:
    • Business
    • Graduate Studies
    • Education and Human Development
    • University College
    • Nursing and Health Sciences
    • Liberal Arts
  • Science and Engineering
  • The College of Nursing and Health Sciences is well-known in Texas and is recognized by White House.
  • In the field of Management Program - Business, Marketing, and related support services are quite popular with international applicants.

Texas A&M University Application Process

How to Apply?

Application Portal: Interested students can apply online at the official website of the university.

Application Fee: The application fee for undergraduate international candidates is USD 75 while application fee for graduate international students is USD 70.

Application Deadline:

The deadline for international undergraduate applications is tabulated below.

Term Deadline
Spring November 1
Summer April 1
Fall July 1

Basic Admission Requirements

  • Official transcripts of previously attended institutions have to be submitted.
  • SAT and ACT scores.
  • The international students are required to prove their proficiency in English by submitting their English proficiency Test Scores. The minimum required scores are tabulated below:
Test Minimum Required Score
TOEFL- iBT 79-80
TOEFL- PBT 550
IELTS 6.5
SAT critical reading 600
ACT English 27
  • Financial documents and health insurance.
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Test scores like GRE, GMAT are required for graduate admissions,

Texas A&M University Cost of Attendance

To aid the financial planning for all the aspirants of the astute, an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US for the academic year 2023- 24 is as detailed below:

Expenses In- state students Out- of state students
Tuition and Fees USD 10,202 USD 23,338
Room and Board USD 11,024 USD 11,024
Books and Supplies USD 1,080 USD 1,080
Meals USD 5,000 USD 5,000
Personal Expenses USD 3,500 USD 3,500
Transportation USD 2,086 USD 2,086

Scholarships/Financial Aid

The institute provides various kinds of financial support for its candidates like awards, grants and scholarships for international students to study in the USA. The deadline to apply for institutional scholarships is December 1.

Some of the studentships available for international candidates along with their corresponding details are as mentioned below.

Name Total award ACT or SAT score GPA requirement
Presidential Scholar USD 16,000 ACT: 28 SAT: 1260 3.5
International Islander Scholar USD 8,000 ACT: 21- 24 SAT: 1100- 1150 3.0
International Achieve Scholar USD 12,000 ACT: 25- 27 SAT: 1160- 1250 3.25
International Impact Scholar USD 4,000 No minimum requirement 3.0

Alumni Network 

  • The university has an alumni association of over 50,000 alumni.
  • Alumni are offered with various career services.
  • Alumni can avail 15% discount at online merchandise stores.
  • Some of the notable alumni are:
    • Robert Gammage (Texas politician)
    • Cassandra Jean (actress)
    • Kim Henkel (producer, screenplay writer, and actor)
    • Sarah Pauly (softball player)
    • Raul Torres (Texas politician)

Placements

The average salary offered to a graduate is USD 47,400. Students can access various career opportunities, internships, volunteer opportunities and jobs.

They can access various services provided through the portal Handshake along with on- campus, full- time or part- time job opportunities.