Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi was founded in 1971 as an upper-division and graduate institution. In 1989 the state legislature approved the university's expansion to a full four-year undergraduate program. Its 240-acre campus is located in Corpus Christi. Web Site www.tamucc.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 9,058 Women 5,304 (58.6%) Men 3,754 (41.4%) Graduate Students 2,176 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 61% of 11,034 applicants were admitted No No July 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.12 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing 496 average 440-540 range of middle 50% 480 average 430-530 range of middle 50% 461 average 410-510 range of middle 50% ACT Composite 18-23 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $21,876 Out-of-state: $33,464 Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,620 Out-of-state: $20,208 Room and Board $9,874 Average Percent of Need Met 53% Average Freshman Award $9,823 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $26,445
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 399 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 3% of classes 10-19 students: 19% of classes 20-29 students: 37% of classes 30-39 students: 16% of classes 40-49 students: 7% of classes 50-99 students: 13% of classes Over 100 students: 5% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Corpus Christi Population 312,195 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities NCAA Division I Tarpon STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 53.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 18.9% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 71% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 8% 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.3% Asian 5.7% Black/African-American 49.2% Hispanic/Latino 1.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 39.5% White 1.1% Unknown 2.9% from 22 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is not required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required July 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 6300 Ocean Drive City, State, Zip Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5503 Phone (361) 825-2624 Fax (361) 825-5810 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admiss@tamucc.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline July 1 Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Not available Rolling No set date No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 61% of 11,034 applicants were admitted 61% of 6,738 applicants were admitted 59% of 4,296 applicants were admitted 2,634 (39%) of 6,687 admitted students enrolled 1,574 (38%) of 4,138 admitted students enrolled 1,060 (42%) of 2,549 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 9% Score of 500-600 38% Score of 400-500 45% Score of 300-400 7% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 7% Score of 500-600 33% Score of 400-500 46% Score of 300-400 13% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 4% Score of 500-600 26% Score of 400-500 53% Score of 300-400 16% Score of 200-300 1% 496 average 440-540 range of middle 50% 480 average 430-530 range of middle 50% 461 average 410-510 range of middle 50% Average GPA 3.12 3.75 and Above 14% 3.50-3.74 17% 3.25-3.49 28% 3.00-3.24 19% 2.50-2.99 19% 2.00-2.49 3% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 18-23 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 1% Score of 24-29 16% Score of 18-23 59% Score of 12-17 23% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer Top tenth: 1.0E+001% Top quarter: 3.7E+001% Top half: 7.5E+001% Bottom half: 2.5E+001%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $21,876 Out-of-state: $33,464 Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,620 Out-of-state: $20,208 Room and Board $9,874 Books and Supplies $868 Other Expenses $2,514 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 31 Final deadline June 30 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning April 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 011161 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 53% Average Award $9,823 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,420 (86.0%) of freshmen 1,210 (85.2%) of applicants 1,150 (95.0%) of applicants with financial need 219 (19.0%) of aid recipients Received by 954 (83.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,755 Received by 803 (69.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,383 Received by 350 (30.4%) of aid recipients 100 (6.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,494 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 48% Average Award $9,542 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 4,915 (75.3%) of undergraduates 4,330 (66.3%) of applicants 4,194 (96.9%) of applicants with financial need 741 (17.7%) of aid recipients Received by 3,413 (81.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,738 Received by 3,031 (72.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,924 Received by 952 (22.7%) of aid recipients 452 (6.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,592
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 69% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $26,445 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 10.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 2.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Available College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts First-Generation College Students, International Students International Students, First-Generation College Students
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $2,416
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art Teacher Education Art/Art Studies, General Athletic Training/Trainer Bilingual and Multilingual Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biomedical Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Computer Science Computer Teacher Education Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Economics, General Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Engineering Technology, General English Language and Literature, General Environmental Science Environmental Studies Finance, General Fine/Studio Arts, General Geographic Information Science and Cartography Geology/Earth Science, General Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Health Teacher Education History Teacher Education History, General Information Science/Studies Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Kinesiology and Exercise Science Management Information Systems, General Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Music Teacher Education Music, General Optometric Technician/Assistant Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Political Science and Government, General Pre-Dentistry Studies Pre-Law Studies Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Pre-Veterinary Studies Psychology, General Reading Teacher Education Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education Social Studies Teacher Education Sociology Spanish Language Teacher Education Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric Speech Teacher Education Surveying Technology/Surveying Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Interdisciplinary studies Business administration, engineering, nursing Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 399 Part-Time Faculty 199 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 76% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 3% of classes 10-19 students: 19% of classes 20-29 students: 37% of classes 30-39 students: 16% of classes 40-49 students: 7% of classes 50-99 students: 13% of classes Over 100 students: 5% of classes 2-9 students: 12% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 35% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 44% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 6% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 10,773 Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students not required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Accountancy, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing Master's Programs of Study Accounting Applied Mathematics Aquaculture Art/Fine Arts Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Computer Science Counselor Education Curriculum and Instruction Early Childhood Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology Elementary Education English Environmental Sciences Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Health Services Management and Hospital Administration History International Business Kinesiology and Movement Studies Mathematics Mathematics Education Nursing and Healthcare Administration Nursing--General Psychology--General Public Administration Reading Education Secondary Education Special Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education Doctoral Programs of Study Counselor Education Curriculum and Instruction Early Childhood Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology Kinesiology and Movement Studies Marine Sciences Reading Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Corpus Christi Population 312,195 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Large city Campus Map Nearest Airport Map 12 mile(s) from campus in Corpus Christi Campus Size Weather 317 acres Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 8 mile(s) from campus in Corpus Christi Temperature 45.3 average low in January, 90.4 average high in September Rain 77 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting Off-Campus Housing Assistance College does not provide housing for students Coed dorms, single student apartments Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Tarpon Blue, green, and silver Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x Soccer x x Softball x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports badminton, fencing, football, lacrosse, riflery, rock climbing, rugby, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball, weight lifting STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper Army ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 9,058 Women 5,304 (58.6%) Men 3,754 (41.4%) Full-Time Undergraduates 7,114 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 22 All Graduate Students 2,176 Yes 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.3% Asian 5.7% Black/African-American 49.2% Hispanic/Latino 1.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 39.5% White 1.1% Unknown 2.9% from 22 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 53.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 18.9% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 31.5% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 38.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 71% Average Starting Salary $40,000 per year Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 8% Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015