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Texas A & M International University

Texas A & M International University

Laredo, TX · City · 6,667 students
Website Scorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$3,637
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
48%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$48,386
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
44%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Situated on the U.S.–Mexico border in Laredo, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is best known for its exceptional social mobility, affordable tuition, and deeply bicultural educational environment. Academically, the university excels in international business and logistics through the A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business, alongside highly respected programs in nursing, criminal justice, and education. Campus culture is close-knit and supportive, driven by a predominantly Hispanic and frequently first-generation student body that benefits from personalized faculty mentorship and strong civic engagement. TAMIU's unique geographic location sets it apart, serving as a living laboratory for cross-border studies, international trade, and bilingual professional preparation.

Wikipedia:Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is a public university in Laredo, Texas. It is part of the Texas A&M University System and home to over 8,500 students each academic semester. TAMIU offers over 70 undergraduate and graduate degrees in four colleges.

Location
Laredo, TX, 78041-1900 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SAT · San Antonio
148 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,894$19,454
Housing & food (on campus)$10,826$10,826
Books & supplies$1,270$1,270
Cost of attendance$15,558$41,984
Average net price$3,637Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$19,454
In-state: $7,894
Housing & food (on campus)$10,826
Books & supplies$1,270
Cost of attendance$41,984
In-state: $15,558
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $3,637
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.tamiu.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state
Tuition$24,534
Housing$13,394
Books & supplies$1,280
Personal expenses$2,322
Transportation$454
Total published by the school$41,984
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$3,097
$30–48k
$2,745
$48–75k
$3,840
$75–110k
$4,982
$110k+
$10,697
Grants from the school
52% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $5,195
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
48%
Within 4 yrs
27%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
25%
Pell students: 48.0% · others: 41.8% 
8 yrs after starting
51% graduated · 25% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 21% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$37,327
10 yrs after entry$48,386
Debt
Median at graduation$15,000
Monthly payment$159
Middle 50% owe$4.5k–$18.3k
90th percentile$26,621
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
44%
Test policy
Required
SAT average
993
R 470–560 · M 420–530
ACT midpoint
18
Comp 16–22 · E 14–21 · M 16–20
SAT middle 50%: 890–1090
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Admitted students
Admit rate: men 42.4% · women 45.7% 
Yield: 36.1% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
21 : 1
Pell grant
65%
First-gen
49%
Family income
$24,539
Independent
18%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
18%
Where first-years come from
In state (TX)
92.4%
Out of state
0.5%
International
2.5%

Most out-of-state first-years from: CT 2 · VA 2 · FL 1 · MA 1 · NM 1

Race & ethnicity
White
2%
Hispanic
92%
Non-resident
5%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$37,327
After 10 yrs
$48,386
Criminal Justice and Corrections178
Psychology, General131
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing127
Business Administration, Management and Operations127
Biology, General111
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other89
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness67
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General66
Accounting and Related Services59
Communication and Media Studies45
English Language and Literature, General41
Systems Engineering35
Political Science and Government31
Mathematics26
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services24
Sociology22
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$106M
Full-time faculty
55%
Faculty salary
$9,203/mo
Teaching spend
$6,589
per student
Federal loans
26%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Research activity
Research college or university
$8M research spending · 6 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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