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Corpus Christi, TX · Houston, TX
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | University of Houston-Clear Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,225/yr | $15,563/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,445/yr | $7,330/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,000 | $17,831 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,961/yr | $12,470/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,180/yr | $19,458/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,479/yr | $21,296/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $23,426/yr | $21,898/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $244/mo | $189/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,748/yr | $12,642/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,299/yr | $14,538/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,296/yr | $1,192/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,514/yr | $4,454/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $25,210/yr | $24,622/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,748/yr | $7,770/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $20,794/yr | $21,114/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 43% | 45% |
| Students taking federal loans | 42% | 28% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 89% | 91% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 970–1193 | 970–1150 |
| SAT average | 1086 | 1060 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–25 | 20–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–24 · Math 17–25 | English 19–25 · Math 16–23 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 10,675 | 2,348 |
| Students accepted | 9,551 | 1,768 |
| Students who enrolled | 2,064 | 439 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 49% | 75% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 9% | 7% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Required | Required |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 40% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 58% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $51,865/yr | $59,004/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $33,062–$71,968 | $40,766–$76,140 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 44% | 64% |
| White students graduating | 40% | 46% |
| Black students graduating | 32% | 50% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 42% | 55% |
| Asian students graduating | 45% | 59% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,933/yr | $52,098/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 80% |
| Graduate on time | 25% | 34% |
| Pell students who graduate | 40% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 37% | 69% |
| Low-income students who finish | 36% | 67% |
| Students who transfer out | 41% | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,378/yr | $56,582/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Health Professions 11% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 12% · Psychology 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 11% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 7% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $108,741/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $93,001/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 20% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 8,034 | 6,078 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,946 | 1,998 |
| Average professor pay | $9,497/mo | $10,108/mo |
| Full-time professors | 77% | 59% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $37,436 | $25,351 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Houston, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1947 | 1971 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Men | 40% | 39% |
| Women | 60% | 61% |
| White students | 33% | 29% |
| Black students | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 54% | 51% |
| Asian students | 2.8% | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 39% | 48% |
| Part-time students | 19% | 47% |
| Students age 25+ | 13% | 39% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,222/yr | $8,892/yr |
| Endowment | $139.1M | $41.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,833 | 552 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,655/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $5,214/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 12 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 251 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.4M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $16.9M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $16.9M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $338,155 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.