School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Corpus Christi, TX). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

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 6,106 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.2% of students attend full-time, while 1.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 433 male students and 622 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 41% of the student body, while females made up 59%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (-1)%, Hispanic (-1)%, Asian (-1)%, and Native American (-1)%.

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

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 440. One quarter of students scored at least 550.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 450 or higher. One fourth of students scored 550 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctor's Degree

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

School Accreditation

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

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
• Work-study (Co-op)
• 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.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

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