Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,913

2023 Average Net Price

$14,991

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0337%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

89.5%

10,675 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

10,855

62.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

33.7%

750 Graduates

About

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a higher education institution located in Nueces County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi were General Business Administration & Management (761 degrees awarded), Accounting (118 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (117 degrees).

In 2023, 3,006 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. 63% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,273 degrees), 1.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,130 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is $4,913, which is $−26,090 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi was 0.0337%, corresponding to 1 out of the 2,965 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is $4,913, which is $26,091 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,991.

In 2023, 61% of undergraduate students attending Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,913

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi was $4,913. The cost of tuition at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is $−26,091 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-Corpus Christi (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,991

2023 Value

1.25%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,991. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi grew by 1.25%.

This chart compares the average net price of Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (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

$12,028

Room and Board

$1,248

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi was of $12,028 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 9.01% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,248. The cost of books and supplies increased by 13% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 18.7% with respect to 2022, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (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.

0.0337%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi was 0.0337%, which represents 1 out of the 2965 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-Corpus Christi received 10,675 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 26.8% annual growth. Out of those 10,675 applicants, 9,551 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.5% acceptance rate.

There were 10,855 students enrolled at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi in 2023. 49% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has an overall enrollment yield of 21.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

9,551

Accepted Out of 10,675

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi was 89.5% (9,551 admissions from 10,675 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 88%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 26.8%, while admissions grew by 28.9%.

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

SAT Scores

49%

Submission Percentage (2023)

1,007

Scores Submitted (2023)

49% of enrolled first-time students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi 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-Corpus Christi had a total enrollment of 10,855 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is 6,747 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,108. This means that 62.2% of students enrolled at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.4% Hispanic or Latino, 34% White, 4.96% Black or African American, 4.06% Asian, 2.73% Two or More Races, 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.129% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (32.7%), followed by White Female (19.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (18.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (16.3%), followed by White Female (13.5%) and White Male (7.52%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,855 students. The full-time enrollment at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is 6,747 and the part-time enrollment is 4,108. This means that 62.2% of students enrolled at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi 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-Corpus Christi (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

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-Corpus Christi was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
5,148 enrolled students
White
3,689 enrolled students
Black or African American
538 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is 47.4% Hispanic or Latino, 34% White, 4.96% Black or African American, 4.06% Asian, 2.73% Two or More Races, 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.129% 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, 102 students (0.94%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 780 more women than men received degrees from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is hispanic or latino (1,273 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,130 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is General Business Administration & Management (761 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting (118 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (117 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (54 degrees awarded), Business (1,220 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (164 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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-Corpus Christi are Accountants & auditors (1,033,681 people), Other managers (871,176 people), Financial managers (529,071 people), Physicians (453,452 people), and Chief executives & legislators (428,508 people).

The most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (54 degrees awarded), Business (1,220 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (164 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (87 degrees), and Biology (222 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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-Corpus Christi are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Chief executives & legislators, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi are Natural Resources & Conservation (54 degrees awarded), Business (1,220 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (164 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (87 degrees), and Biology (222 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-Corpus Christi are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (919,141 people), Elementary & secondary schools (798,371 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (758,468 people), Computer Systems Design (624,187 people), and Banking & related activities (503,433 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-Corpus Christi.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
218 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
151 degrees awarded
General Psychology
121 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi was Registered Nursing with 218 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,113

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,893

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,113 degrees were awarded to men at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, which is 0.588 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,893).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 389 degrees were awarded to men at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.851 times less than the 457 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 457 degrees were awarded to men at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.17 times more than the 389 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (42.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is Female and White (42.5% 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, 1.2% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,273 degrees awarded
White
1,130 degrees awarded
Black or African American
166 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is hispanic or latino (1,273 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,130 degrees).

0.632% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
868 degrees awarded
White Female
685 degrees awarded
White Male
445 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is hispanic or latino female (868 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (685 degrees).

Operations

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has an endowment valued at nearly $131M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.6M (9.6%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi had a total salary expenditure of 299M. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi employs 113 Assistant professors, 105 Instructors and 100 Professors. Most academics at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi are Female Instructor (72), Male Professor (64), and Female Assistant professor (58).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi are: Management, with 204 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 170 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 165 employees.

Endowment

$131M

2023 Endowment

517%

growth from 2022

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has an endowment valued at about $131M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi grew 517% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $303M 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-Corpus Christi (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

$19.2M - Federal
$8.4M - State
$4.35M - Local

As of 2023, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi received $19.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $8.4M from state grants and contracts, and $4.35M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$112M

2023 Salaries

6.66%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi paid a median of $112M in salaries, which represents 37.3% of their overall expenditure ($299M) and a 6.66% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.62% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.68% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$34.3M

Instructional Salaries

412

Number of Employees

In 2023, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi paid a total of $34.3M to 412 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.7% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

113 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

204 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi were Assistant professor with 113 employees, Instructor with 105 employees, and Professor with 100 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi were Management with 204 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 170 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 165 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi was Female Instructor with 72 employees, Male Professor with 64 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 58 employees.

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

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