School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a public school.

Contacting the School

6300 Ocean Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5503
Main Phone: (361) 825-5700
Web Site: www.tamucc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 8,563 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.1% of students attend full-time, while 0.9% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 463 male students and 697 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 39.9% of the student body, while females made up 60.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (381)%, Hispanic (205)%, Asian (3281)%, and Native American (47)%.

The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 410. One quarter of students scored at least 510.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 420 or higher. One fourth of students scored 520 or higher.

Degree Programs

Agribusiness

• Agricultural Production Work

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Information Technology
• Marketing

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Curriculum And Instruction
• Educational Administration
• Educational Materials And Instructional Media
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Electromechanical Instrument Technology
• Engineering Technologies
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Nursing
• Other Health Care

• Geography
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Health And Fitness

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Fine Arts
• Music

• Chemistry
• Geology

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Public Administration

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Division I Independents (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.