Texas A & M University Corpus Christi: Review & Facts

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Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is a medium four-year, public school with 10,780 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1947 and is one of the 5 schools and colleges located in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Academic Offerings

At Texas A & M University Corpus Christi you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
70
Texas A & M University Corpus Christi implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 70 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Nursing, Medical, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before 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 good 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 University Corpus Christi is relatively low at 63% (below Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
63%
Bad
The graduation rate at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is low: 40%. Nearly 19% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is reasonably decent -- 18:1. Read more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are fairly high - about $15,300 per year. The additional fees at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (not included in tuition costs) are around $5,500; which makes it a total of $20,800 per year.

Read the details about Texas A & M University Corpus Christi 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
88%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 8,421 applications were submitted and 7,408 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,300
High
Texas A & M University Corpus Christi offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi, 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
D-
Unsafe
Texas A & M University Corpus Christi provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,900 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high - nearly $7,300 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi. 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Texas A & M University Corpus Christi seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Texas A & M University Corpus Christi Location and Address

Postal Address:
Texas A & M University Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Dr.
Corpus Christi, Texas
78412-5503, USA
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