Texas A&M–Corpus Christi
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi, Texas · Public
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.
Your chances at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi
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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
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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.
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:
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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