Texas A & M University-Kingsville

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,137

2023 Average Net Price

$10,474

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

92.3%

7,915 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,562

73.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45.6%

491 Graduates

About

Texas A & M University-Kingsville is a higher education institution located in Kleberg County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Texas A & M University-Kingsville were General Computer & Information Sciences (99 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (91 degrees), and General Communication Sciences & Disorders (33 degrees).

In 2023, 1,510 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Texas A & M University-Kingsville. 50.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (912 degrees), 3.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (231 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is $5,137, which is $−25,866 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Texas A & M University-Kingsville was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,866 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is $5,137, which is $25,867 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,474.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Texas A & M University-Kingsville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,137

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Texas A & M University-Kingsville was $5,137. The cost of tuition at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is $−25,867 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Texas A & M University-Kingsville (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,474

2023 Value

7.69%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Texas A & M University-Kingsville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,474. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Texas A & M University-Kingsville grew by 7.69%.

This chart compares the average net price of Texas A & M University-Kingsville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,811

Room and Board

$1,196

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Texas A & M University-Kingsville was of $9,811 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,196. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 3.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Texas A & M University-Kingsville (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Texas A & M University-Kingsville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 5.56% with respect to 2022, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Texas A & M University-Kingsville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Texas A & M University-Kingsville was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1866 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Texas A & M University-Kingsville received 7,915 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 37.2% annual growth. Out of those 7,915 applicants, 7,305 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.3% acceptance rate.

There were 6,562 students enrolled at Texas A & M University-Kingsville in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Texas A & M University-Kingsville has an overall enrollment yield of 16.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,305

Accepted Out of 7,915

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Texas A & M University-Kingsville was 92.3% (7,305 admissions from 7,915 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 96.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 37.2%, while admissions grew by 31.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Texas A & M University-Kingsville (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Texas A & M University-Kingsville in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Texas A & M University-Kingsville had a total enrollment of 6,562 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is 4,808 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,754. This means that 73.3% of students enrolled at Texas A & M University-Kingsville are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Texas A & M University-Kingsville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.9% Hispanic or Latino, 14.9% White, 3.66% Black or African American, 1.02% Two or More Races, 0.747% Asian, 0.168% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0914% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Texas A & M University-Kingsville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (39.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (36.1%) and White Male (8.05%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (20.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (9.78%) and White Female (7.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Texas A & M University-Kingsville in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,562 students. The full-time enrollment at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is 4,808 and the part-time enrollment is 1,754. This means that 73.3% of students enrolled at Texas A & M University-Kingsville are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Texas A & M University-Kingsville (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Texas A & M University-Kingsville was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Texas A & M University-Kingsville had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Texas A & M University-Kingsville (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
4,587 enrolled students
White
977 enrolled students
Black or African American
240 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is 69.9% Hispanic or Latino, 14.9% White, 3.66% Black or African American, 1.02% Two or More Races, 0.747% Asian, 0.168% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0914% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 13 students (0.198%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 28 more women than men received degrees from Texas A & M University-Kingsville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is hispanic or latino (912 degrees awarded). There were 3.95 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (231 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is General Computer & Information Sciences (99 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (91 degrees) and General Communication Sciences & Disorders (33 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Texas A & M University-Kingsville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (119 degrees awarded), Engineering (326 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (41 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Kingsville are Software developers (488,491 people), Other managers (387,994 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (374,241 people), Civil engineers (303,090 people), and Mechanical engineers (226,647 people).

The most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Kingsville in 2023 are Agriculture (119 degrees awarded), Engineering (326 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (41 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (43 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Kingsville are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Kingsville are Agriculture (119 degrees awarded), Engineering (326 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (41 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (43 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Kingsville are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (647,518 people), Computer Systems Design (562,057 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (486,724 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (470,921 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (389,874 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Texas A & M University-Kingsville.

Most Common (2023)

General Civil Engineering
65 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
64 degrees awarded
General Animal Sciences
49 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Texas A & M University-Kingsville was General Civil Engineering with 65 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Texas A & M University-Kingsville according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

741

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

769

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 741 degrees were awarded to men at Texas A & M University-Kingsville, which is 0.964 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (769).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Texas A & M University-Kingsville by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Texas A & M University-Kingsville in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 2 times more than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Texas A & M University-Kingsville in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.65 times more than the 43 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from Texas A & M University-Kingsville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.204% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
912 degrees awarded
White
231 degrees awarded
Black or African American
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is hispanic or latino (912 degrees awarded). There were 3.95 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (231 degrees).

0.265% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
528 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
384 degrees awarded
White Female
121 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is hispanic or latino female (528 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (384 degrees).

Operations

Texas A & M University-Kingsville has an endowment valued at nearly $145M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.5M (7.24%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Texas A & M University-Kingsville had a total salary expenditure of 201M. Texas A & M University-Kingsville employs 98 Associate professors, 87 Professors and 55 Assistant professors. Most academics at Texas A & M University-Kingsville are Male Associate professor (63), Male Professor (63), and Female Associate professor (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Texas A & M University-Kingsville are: Management, with 154 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 122 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 97 employees.

Endowment

$145M

2023 Endowment

16.1%

growth from 2022

Texas A & M University-Kingsville has an endowment valued at about $145M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Texas A & M University-Kingsville grew 16.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $289M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Texas A & M University-Kingsville (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$17.3M - Federal
$9.28M - State
$3.09M - Local

As of 2023, Texas A & M University-Kingsville received $17.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.28M from state grants and contracts, and $3.09M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$67.1M

2023 Salaries

9.73%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Texas A & M University-Kingsville paid a median of $67.1M in salaries, which represents 33.4% of their overall expenditure ($201M) and a 9.73% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.52% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.58% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$22.9M

Instructional Salaries

284

Number of Employees

In 2023, Texas A & M University-Kingsville paid a total of $22.9M to 284 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

98 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

154 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Texas A & M University-Kingsville were Associate professor with 98 employees, Professor with 87 employees, and Assistant professor with 55 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Texas A & M University-Kingsville were Management with 154 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 122 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 97 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Texas A & M University-Kingsville was Male Associate professor with 63 employees, Male Professor with 63 employees, and Female Associate professor with 35 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Texas A & M University-Kingsville.

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