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Houston, TX · Kingsville, TX
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,563/yr | $12,090/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $7,330/yr | $10,207/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,831 | $22,934 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,470/yr | $10,960/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,458/yr | $12,700/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,296/yr | $15,325/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $21,898/yr | $19,553/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $189/mo | $243/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,642/yr | $11,200/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,538/yr | $12,709/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,192/yr | $1,299/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,454/yr | $3,385/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $24,622/yr | $24,060/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,770/yr | $9,892/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $21,114/yr | $25,746/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 45% | 53% |
| Students taking federal loans | 28% | 38% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 91% | 91% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 970–1150 | 990–1110 |
| SAT average | 1060 | 1050 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–25 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 19–25 · Math 16–23 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,348 | 7,915 |
| Students accepted | 1,768 | 7,305 |
| Students who enrolled | 439 | 1,203 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 25% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 75% | 1% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 7% | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 52% | 42% |
| Freshmen who come back | 74% | 65% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $59,004/yr | $51,450/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,766–$76,140 | $32,330–$68,303 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 64% | 53% |
| White students graduating | 46% | 43% |
| Black students graduating | 50% | 23% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 55% | 43% |
| Asian students graduating | 59% | 36% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $52,098/yr | $44,882/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 34% | 25% |
| Pell students who graduate | 50% | 38% |
| First-gen students who finish | 69% | 40% |
| Low-income students who finish | 67% | 39% |
| Students who transfer out | 24% | 31% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $56,582/yr | $48,345/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 12% · Psychology 9% | Engineering 18% · Agriculture & Veterinary Science 14% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 13% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees | Engineering — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 12% of degrees | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 8% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $93,001/yr | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering — $77,971/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 22% | 29% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 6,078 | 4,748 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,998 | 1,478 |
| Average professor pay | $10,108/mo | $8,761/mo |
| Full-time professors | 59% | 75% |
| 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 | $25,351 | $28,201 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Houston, TX | Kingsville, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1971 | 1925 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Men | 39% | 51% |
| Women | 61% | 49% |
| White students | 29% | 15% |
| Black students | 6.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 51% | 78% |
| Asian students | 8.1% | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 1% |
| Other / not reported | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 48% | 46% |
| Part-time students | 47% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 39% | 9.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,892/yr | $10,279/yr |
| Endowment | $41.2M | $164.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 552 | 1,508 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $4,740/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $4,600/yr |
| 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 | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | 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 | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No data reported | Yes |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 12 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 434 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $2.6M |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $8.7M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $8.7M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $143,518 |
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, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.