Preparing students for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship in a global community
Your studies
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi built a solid academic reputation based on challenging curriculum and highly-rated degree programs. The university is committed to your success. You will learn from top-notch professors who are engaged in ground-breaking research and who bring real-world experiences into the classroom.
Students who choose TAMU-CC enjoy a warm and friendly community where faculty often work one-on-one with students on issues facing them in the local environment. You will be exposed to professional experience and networking opportunities at Fortune 500 companies, research organizations, and small business.
Life on campus
Known as the Island University, TAMU-CC is the only college in the USA located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. At the campus, you will balance coursework with an idyllic island setting. In addition to the beautiful scenery, the university offers state-of-the art facilities, a magnificent Performing Art Center, NCAA sports and are surrounded by the unique diversity in Texas' Coastal Bend region.
Come and explore everything TAMU-CC has to offer
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Undergraduate majors
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35
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Graduate programs
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26
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Academic entry requirements
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GPA 2.0 for undergraduate
GPA 3.0 for graduate
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English Language requirements
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- Undergraduate direct entry: minimum IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 79*; Embassy Level C1 Certificate
- Graduate direct entry: minimum IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 79*; Embassy Level C1 Certificate
* If you don’t meet this requirement or have a TOEFL or IELTS score, find out about Embassy pathways
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Graduate admissions tests
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N/A
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Most popular majors
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Business, Management, Marketing, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Engineering/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Psychology
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Institution type
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Public University
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Ranking
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- Top 20 for return on investment (ROI): Texas (payscale.com)
- Top 20 Colleges for Hispanics in Texas: Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine
- Top 100 on Ä-list"universities for affordability and academic quality: CollegeAtlas.org
- Top 30 Colleges for Master of Accountancy: Master-in-Accounting.org
- Top 10 Universities Offering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Degrees: Development Counselors International
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Specialized accreditations
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AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, CCNE, National Association of Schools of Music, National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, ASAC, TAC, CACREP, CAATE and CAC
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Average class size
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35
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Student-to-faculty ratio
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23:1
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Student population
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11,661
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International student population
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2,9%
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Countries represented
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38
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Number of alumni
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TBC
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Location
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Corpus Christi, Texas
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Campus setting
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Small city
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Campus size
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1,3 km2
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Nearest big city
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San Antonio (2,5hrs/230 km)
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Student clubs and organizations
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144
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Social life
At Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi you can balance your daily studies by walking along the beach, using the state-of-art sports facility, eating sensational locally-caught seafood, and attending concerts, cultural activities and sporting events. To finish the day, you can meet with friends and enjoy the benefits of life on an island, the beach, barbecues and fresh air.
As a TAMU-CC student, you can join more than 150 student organizations, get involved with the enthusiastic Greek community (fraternities and sororities), professional associations, and cultural and religious groups, where you will find others with the same interests.
Home life
The university offers two Islander Housing Communities. You will enjoy a traditional college experience in either a residence hall or an apartment: Miramar Island Campus or Momentum Village.
Location
Nestled on the Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi is a vacation destination for visitors from around the world. With a wide range of activities available, such as windsurfing, fishing and boating, the island is popular with students looking for a great balance of study and fun.
The campus is reasonable traveling distance of international airports, including Houston and Austin.
Find out more about student life and TAMU-CC and the International Study Center
Room and board (per semester)
Undergraduate Direct Entry (per year)
- $17,106 - $17.454 depending on program
Graduate Direct Entry (cost per credit; program lengths vary from 30-64 credits for completion)
- $606,00 - $616,00 depending on program
- US university fees are given in United States Dollars (USD).
- Prices are estimated and subject to change without notice.
- For details on all University fees and approximate costs of getting a North American degree, please contact a Student Enrolment Advisor.