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Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Admission at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is close to open (88.6%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $51,865 median earnings below before the application.
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Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi sits in Corpus Christi proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $86,698 four years out. 42.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 8,034 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 58.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 970 and 1180 — near the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi received 10,675 applications and admitted 9,551 (89.5%), with 2,064 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 970–1180 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 550 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 530 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi compares
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 88.6% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,748 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,865 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
At $51,865, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($54,132). Look at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $9,748 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $20,794. For non-residents, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's $20,794 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 8,034 undergrads, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
40.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 60% don't — ask a Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $86,698 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,329 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,322 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $66,917 |
| Marketing | $62,017 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,160 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $57,021 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,808 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $52,301 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $52,078 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $51,909 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,896 |
| History | $50,387 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $50,369 |
| Biology, General | $50,181 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,859 |
| Psychology, General | $43,269 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,921 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $41,773 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $37,846 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $32,043 |
Median earnings for these 21 Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,865 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 23 additional Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 970–1180 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 88.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's acceptance rate?
89.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 9,551 admitted from 10,675 applicants.
How much does Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi cost?
In-state tuition is $9,748; out-of-state students pay $20,794. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,865 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- Dallas Baptist University — 88.8% admitted
- Concordia University Texas — 91.3% admitted
- East Texas A&M University — 92.2% admitted
- Baptist Health System School of Health Professions — 100% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.