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Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Texas A & M University Corpus Christi

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
91%
Admission Difficulty for Texas A & M University Corpus Christi
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is 91%.  It ranks #53 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 6,592 out of 7,222 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 64 percent on standardized admission tests. Texas A & M University Corpus Christi typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi application fee is $40 and applications are due by Jun 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Texas A & M University Corpus Christi. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
970-1180
Applicants Submitting SAT 
48%
SAT Scores for Texas A & M University Corpus Christi
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 490
SAT Math 25th 480
SAT Composite 25th 970
SAT Scores for Texas A & M University Corpus Christi
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 600
SAT Math 75th 580
SAT Composite 75th 1180
Average SAT Score 1080

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Texas A & M University Corpus Christi?

Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "recommended".

Students who get into Texas A & M University Corpus Christi score in the top 66 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 970-1180.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Texas A & M University Corpus Christi admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1180 and Above Good >95%
1075 to 1180 Avg + 91%-95%
970 to 1075 Avg - 84%-91%
865 to 970 Reach 74%-84%
Less than 865 Low <74%
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Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
18-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
15%
ACT Scores for Texas A & M University Corpus Christi
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 16
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 18
ACT Scores for Texas A & M University Corpus Christi
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?

Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "recommended".

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi regularly accepts students who score 18 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 62 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 18-25.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Texas A & M University Corpus Christi admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >95%
21 to 25 Avg + 91%-95%
18 to 21 Avg - 85%-91%
15 to 18 Reach 77%-85%
Less than 15 Low <77%
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Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.41
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Texas A & M University Corpus Christi?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi was 3.41 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #37 in Texas for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.41 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi accepts 91% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Texas A & M University Corpus Christi students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 2.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 25.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 19.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 14.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

76% of Texas A & M University Corpus Christi freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Texas A & M University Corpus Christi students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 16%
Top 25% of class 45%
Top 50% of class 76%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Texas A & M University Corpus Christi admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,471 2,751 7,222
Accepted 4,119 2,473 6,592
Acceptance Rate 92% 90% 91%
Enrolled 1,085 705 1,790
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 26% 29% 27%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
67

Applicants have 67 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Texas A & M University Corpus Christi and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Texas A & M University Corpus Christi Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Considered but not required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=224147 IPEDS survey data for Texas A & M University Corpus Christi.

FAQs

Does Texas A & M University Corpus Christi prefer SAT or ACT?

48% of students submit their SAT scores to Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. 15% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Texas A & M University Corpus Christi?

91% of those who apply are granted admission to Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Texas A & M University Corpus Christi?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 970 and 1180. 48% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Texas A & M University Corpus Christi?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 25. 15% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.