School Information

53.3
Total Cost $12,686
Total Enrollment 8,194
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

Texas A & M University-Kingsville

http://www.tamuk.edu
955 University Blvd, Kingsville, Texas 78363
(361) 593-2111

The mission of Texas A&M University-Kingsville is to develop well-rounded leaders and critical thinkers who can solve problems in an increasingly complex, dynamic and global society. Located in South Texas, the university is a teaching, research and service institution that provides access to higher education in an ethnically and culturally diverse region of the nation. Texas A&M-Kingsville offers an extensive array of baccalaureate and master's degrees, and selected doctoral and professional degrees in an academically challenging, learner-centered and caring environment where all employees contribute to student success.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Texas A & M University-Kingsville, 88.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 67.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,994), and 60% receive loans ($6,331 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $4,800. Off campus it is around $6,000.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Texas A & M University-Kingsville is $5,774 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Texas A & M University-Kingsville Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,386
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $11,058
Tuition Graduate in State $2,448
Tuition Graduate Out of State $7,452
Living Costs
Texas A & M University-Kingsville Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $12,686
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $19,358
Total Expense In State Off Campus $12,486
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $6,486
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $19,158
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $13,158
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,375 people applied to Texas A & M University-Kingsville. Of the applicants, 95.0% were admitted (96.0% male & 94.0% female ) and 94.0% accepted (91.0% male and 97.0% female)

Of the 6,282 undergraduate students at Texas A & M University-Kingsville, 27.0% are part-time. A majority (68.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 61.0% of the 1,912 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     97.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     59.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     44.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     8.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     30.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     25.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline rolling admissions
Admissions Office Phone 361.593.3907
Admissions Office Email outreach@tamuk.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admission MSC , 700 University Blvd., Kingsville, TX 78363-8202
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.tamuk.edu/admission/transfers/index.html
Admissions Website http://www.tamuk.edu/admission/freshmen/index.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.tamuk.edu/apply/
Application Fee $15

In order to be accepted to Texas A & M University-Kingsville, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Texas A & M University-Kingsville SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 400
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 500
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 500
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 21
ACT English (25th Percentile) 13
ACT English (75th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 21
 
Texas A & M University-Kingsville Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 48 14
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 9 0
Agriculture, General 19 10
Agronomy and Crop Science 5 2
Animal Sciences, General 15 2
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 45 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 24 2
Biomedical Sciences, General 21
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 137 11
Accounting 27 5
Business Administration and Management, General 0 6
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 76
Business/Commerce, General 5
Finance, General 8
International Business/Trade/Commerce 6
Management Information Systems, General 15
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 16
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 16
Computer and information sciences and support services 4 55
Computer and Information Sciences, General 4 55
Education 73 18
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 8
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 5 9
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 26
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
Education, Other 0
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 19 9
Educational/Instructional Media Design 2
Music Teacher Education 2
Reading Teacher Education 4
Special Education and Teaching, General 7
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0
Engineering 90 80 1
Architectural Engineering 3 0
Chemical Engineering 17 6
Civil Engineering, General 31 2
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 18 41
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 6 1
Industrial Engineering 0 5
Manufacturing Engineering 0
Mechanical Engineering 21 17
Petroleum Engineering 0 3
Engineering technologies/technicians 25 1
Engineering/Industrial Management 1
Industrial Technology/Technician 25
English language and literature/letters 19 1
English Language and Literature, General 19 1
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 18 3
Apparel and Textiles, General 5
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 8 3
Human Development and Family Studies, General 5
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 5 0
Spanish Language and Literature 5 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 41 10
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 41 10
Community Health and Preventive Medicine 0
History 15 0
History, General 15 0
Mathematics and statistics 6 1
Mathematics, General 6 1
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 233
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 233
Natural resources and conservation 29 9 3
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other 0 0
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 29 9 3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 54 4
Health and Physical Education, General 54 4
Physical sciences 8 1
Chemistry, General 2 1
Geology/Earth Science, General 5 0
Physics, General 1
Psychology 41 3
Psychology, General 41 3
Public administration and social service professions 13
Social Work 13
Social sciences 65 1
Criminology 46
Political Science and Government, General 3
Sociology 16 1
Visual and performing arts 28 1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
Fine/Studio Arts, General 9 1
Music Performance, General 0
Music, General 19
 
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