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Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX · Town · 4,748 students
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$12,090
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
44%
Graduation rate
70% typical
$51,450
Earnings 10 years on
$63,395 typical
91%
Acceptance rate
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

As the oldest continuous public institution of higher learning in South Texas, Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a distinguished Hispanic-Serving Institution best known for its elite programs in wildlife ecology, agriculture, and engineering. The university sets itself apart through world-renowned research hubs like the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute and the historic Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering, which offers specialized degrees in fields such as natural gas engineering. Campus culture is deeply rooted in South Texas heritage and close-knit "Javelina" pride, fostering an accessible, research-driven environment with active student traditions and NCAA Division II athletics.

Wikipedia:Texas A&M University–Kingsville is a public research university in Kingsville, Texas, United States. It is the southernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System. The university developed the nation's first doctoral degree in bilingual education. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Location
Kingsville, TX, 78363 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
SAT · San Antonio
143 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$9,892$25,746
Housing & food (on campus)$11,200$11,200
Books & supplies$1,299$1,299
Cost of attendance$24,060$39,914 est.
Average net price$12,090Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$25,746
In-state: $9,892
Housing & food (on campus)$11,200
Books & supplies$1,299
Cost of attendance$39,914 est.
In-state: $24,060
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $12,090
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$10,207
$30–48k
$10,960
$48–75k
$12,700
$75–110k
$15,325
$110k+
$19,553
Grants from the school
77% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $3,726
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
44%
Within 4 yrs
25%
Back for yr 2
65%
Transferred
30%
Pell students: 38.5% · others: 46.9% 
8 yrs after starting
47% graduated · 31% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 22% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$44,882
10 yrs after entry$51,450
Debt
Median at graduation$22,934
Monthly payment$243
Middle 50% owe$6k–$23.6k
90th percentile$31,303
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1050
R 510–550 · M 480–560
ACT midpoint
19
SAT middle 50%: 990–1110
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 88.0% · women 93.4% 
Yield: 16.0% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 51%Women 49%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
53%
First-gen
46%
Family income
$28,201
Independent
31%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
12%
Where first-years come from
In state (TX)
99.4%
Out of state
0.2%
International
0.4%

Most out-of-state first-years from: AL 1 · AZ 1 · CT 1

Race & ethnicity
White
15%
Hispanic
78%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$44,882
After 10 yrs
$51,450
Civil Engineering65
Mechanical Engineering64
Animal Sciences49
Education, General49
Biology, General46
Psychology, General45
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities44
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness43
Criminal Justice and Corrections30
Chemical Engineering29
Criminology29
Music29
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management26
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians25
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services23
Business Administration, Management and Operations23
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$165M
Full-time faculty
75%
Faculty salary
$8,761/mo
Teaching spend
$10,279
per student
Federal loans
38%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R2 — high research
$32M research spending · 24 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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