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Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Admission at Texas A&M University-Kingsville is close to open (90.9%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $51,450 median earnings below before the application.
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Texas A&M University-Kingsville anchors the college town of Kingsville, TX, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Chemical Engineering, where graduates median $97,811 four years out. 52.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 4,748 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 64.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 980 and 1160 — near the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Texas A&M University-Kingsville'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-Kingsville received 7,915 applications and admitted 7,305 (92.3%), with 1,203 enrolling.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 980–1160 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Texas A&M University-Kingsville's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 530 | 560 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Texas A&M University-Kingsville compares
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 90.9% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,892 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,450 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
At $51,450, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($54,132). Look at Texas A&M University-Kingsville's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $9,892 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $25,746. For non-residents, Texas A&M University-Kingsville's $25,746 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 4,748 undergrads, Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
41.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 58% don't — ask a Texas A&M University-Kingsville tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | $97,811 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $94,810 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $88,830 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $77,469 |
| Civil Engineering | $75,033 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $71,207 |
| Architectural Engineering | $70,912 |
| Marketing | $64,558 |
| Agriculture, General | $58,245 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $57,677 |
| Music | $57,117 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,170 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $55,231 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $53,019 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,629 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,907 |
| Plant Sciences | $47,878 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $45,199 |
| Psychology, General | $45,020 |
| Animal Sciences | $44,214 |
| Biology, General | $42,405 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $41,679 |
| Criminology | $40,965 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $40,816 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,038 |
Median earnings for these 25 Texas A&M University-Kingsville programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,450 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 24 additional Texas A&M University-Kingsville programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Texas A&M University-Kingsville?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 980–1160 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 90.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Texas A&M University-Kingsville's acceptance rate?
92.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,305 admitted from 7,915 applicants.
How much does Texas A&M University-Kingsville cost?
In-state tuition is $9,892; out-of-state students pay $25,746. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Texas A&M University-Kingsville graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,450 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- The University of Texas at El Paso — 99.9% admitted
- The University of Texas at Tyler — 94% admitted
- Tarleton State University — 89.5% admitted
- Sul Ross State University — 98.7% 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.