Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5503
361-825-5700
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a public university located on Ward Island in Corpus Christi, Texas. The university is part of the Texas A&M University System. It was formerly known as Corpus Christi State University and the University of Corpus Christi. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
The university was founded in 1947 as a junior college. It became a four-year college in 1959 and was renamed Corpus Christi State University in 1973. The university joined the Texas A&M University System in 1989 and was renamed Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The university's campus is located on Ward Island in Corpus Christi Bay. The island is connected to the mainland by the John F. Kennedy Memorial Causeway. The university's marine science program is based at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies.
The university's athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I. The university's mascot is the Islander. The university's colors are blue and gold.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a comprehensive university offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is committed to providing a quality education at an affordable price. The university is also committed to serving the community and providing opportunities for students to learn and grow.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 10820
Acceptance Rate: 90.13%
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.tamucc.edu/
Financial Aid: https://osfa.tamucc.edu/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $25046
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $35836
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is $99855.51. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. For graduates of Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, we saw an average early-career income of $52500.00 and mid-career income of $90300.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.