A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 62% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Texas A & M University Corpus Christi has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
38%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
48%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 54% more female students than male students enrolled at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,237
|
| Women |
6,541
|
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 15.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 23.7% |
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.