Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

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Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi can be found in Corpus Christi, TX, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. There are around thirteen thousand students enrolled per year at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.

The majority of students that got into Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi got an SAT score in the range of 1010 to 1200, or got accepted with an ACT score within the range of 19 to 24. By applying sampled GPA data from over 150 schools, we are able to estimate that the Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi average GPA ranges from 2.98 to 3.25 for accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of about 80 percent with 24 percent of applicants deciding to enroll. Using acceptance rate data from previous years, we can project that the Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi acceptance rate in 2021 is going to be around 71%. You can get more information from the admissions office website at admissions.tamucc.edu.

Overall Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

80.0%

The overall acceptance rate for Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi was reported as 80.0% in Fall 2020 with over 9,840 college applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 19 - 24
  • Average GPA: 2.98 - 3.25

How Hard Is It to Get into Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has been getting much higher in the past few years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 64.7%
  • 2017-2018: 60.5%
  • 2018-2019: 87.0%
  • 2019-2020: 80.0%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 71.1%

How Does Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Compare?

80.0%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is forty-one percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Texas A & M University-Kingsville77.3%
Texas A & M International University54.2%
University of the Incarnate Word93.8%
Rice University8.7%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants9,83936.8%63.2%
Admitted7,87137.6%62.4%
Enrolled1,91540.4%59.6%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading510 - 590
Math500 - 610
Total Score1010 - 1200
ACT®Score Range
English17 - 23
Math17 - 24
Composite Score19 - 24
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