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Texas A&M–Corpus Christi

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi, Texas · Public

92%acceptance rate
980–1190SAT middle 50%
18–25ACT middle 50%
$14,991average net price, in-state

Texas A&M–Corpus Christi admitted 92% of 11,445 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 980–1190 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 34% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Texas A&M–Corpus Christi’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
July 1, 2027

The application fee is $40 ($75 for international applicants), and Texas A&M–Corpus Christi accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Texas A&M–Corpus Christi’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Texas A&M–Corpus Christi doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Texas A&M–Corpus Christi rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA
  • Test scores

Important

  • –

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • Interview
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.42 GPA. 5.0% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.03%
  • 3.75–3.9925%
  • 3.50–3.7423%
  • 3.25–3.4919%
  • 3.00–3.2414%
  • 2.50–2.9913%
  • 2.00–2.493%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $27,275 in-state and $38,560 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $14,991 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$10,936
  • $30–48k$11,543
  • $48–75k$14,374
  • $75–110k$19,660
  • $110k+$22,683

Quick answers

What is Texas A&M–Corpus Christi’s acceptance rate?

Texas A&M–Corpus Christi admitted 92% of applicants: 10,479 of 11,445 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is Texas A&M–Corpus Christi’s application deadline?

Texas A&M–Corpus Christi’s 2026–27 deadline is July 1, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.

What SAT score do you need for Texas A&M–Corpus Christi?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 980 to 1190, with a median around 1090. A score at or above 1090 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Texas A&M–Corpus Christi’s application fee?

The application fee is $40 ($75 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Texas A&M–Corpus Christi accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Does Texas A&M–Corpus Christi have supplemental essays?

No. Texas A&M–Corpus Christi doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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