TAMU-Kingsville Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 90.92%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1050. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,892
- Out-of-State Tuition: $25,746
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at TAMU-Kingsville:
- Total Enrollment: 6,864, including 861 online students
- 5,386 Undergraduate, 1,478 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 48.2% men, 51.8% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 42%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 31%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 65%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 131 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 19 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 47 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
TAMU-Kingsville Overview
Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMU-Kingsville) is a four-year, public school located in Kingsville, TX. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The TAMU-Kingsville's tuition & fees is $9,892 for Texas residents and $25,746 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 74% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,239.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,864 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
TAMU-Kingsville's acceptance rate is 90.92% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.99%. The median SAT score is 1050.
TAMU-Kingsville ranked 259th in National Universities and 38th in Texas Colleges rankings. Texas A&M University-Kingsville is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Texas A&M University-Kingsville is $9,892 for in-state students and $25,746 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,157 for in-state students and $14,560 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,892 for Texas residents and $25,391 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,157 for Texas residents and $14,560 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,892 | $25,746 |
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| Graduate | $6,157 | $14,560 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,892 | $25,391 |
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| Graduate | $6,157 | $14,560 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at TAMU-Kingsville
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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