Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Corpus Christi, Texas |
| Online | tamucc.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi occupies a unique 240-acre island campus along the Gulf of Mexico, connected to mainland Corpus Christi by a causeway. The waterfront campus, established in 1947 as the University of Corpus Christi and joining the Texas A&M System in 1989, features modern academic buildings and student housing spread across Ward Island. Known as "The Island University," TAMU-CC operates as a Hispanic-Serving Institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in marine biology, nursing, business, and environmental science. The university maintains a focus on coastal and marine research through its Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, while students have access to beach areas and water-based recreational activities as part of campus life. The Division I Islanders compete in the Southland Conference, with basketball and baseball serving as prominent athletic programs.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Texas A&M University Corpus Christi within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#812 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#300 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#36 in Best Colleges in Texas
#13 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#42 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1180 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| GPA | 3.41 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,248 |
| Other Fees | $4,835 |
| Room and Board | $12,869 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,410 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,275 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,248 |
| Other Fees | $4,835 |
| Room and Board | $12,869 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,410 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,949 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| General Studies | 16% |
| Health Professions | 13% |
| Biology | 10% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025