Texas A & M International University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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Texas A & M International University is a medium four-year, public school with 8,505 students enrolled. This college was established in 1970 and is one of the 6 schools located in Laredo, Texas.

Academic Offerings

At Texas A & M International University you can get your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
43
Texas A & M International University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 43 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Criminal Justice, Psychology, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Texas A & M International University is fair at 79% (above Texas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Good
The graduation rate at Texas A & M International University is low: 49%.

Student to faculty ratio at Texas A & M International University is reasonably decent - 19:1. Read more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is slightly high, about $13,700 per year. The additional fees at Texas A & M International University beyond tuition are around $5,800; which totals $19,500 per year.

Read the details about Texas A & M International University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
48%
Doable
According to recent data, 7,848 applications were submitted and 3,758 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to enroll at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Texas A & M International University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,100
Medium
Texas A & M International University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Texas A & M International University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Texas A & M International University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 800 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: approximately $6,100 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Texas A & M International University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Texas A & M International University seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Texas A & M International University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Texas A & M International University
5201 University Blvd
Laredo, Texas
78041-1900, USA
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