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Texas A & M University-Kingsville

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 1,510
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 93%
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 44%

Located in Kingsville, Texas, TAMUK is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 93% indicates that TAMUK is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Texas A & M University-Kingsville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at TAMUK is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at TAMUK is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at TAMUK do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,892

Cost of attendance at Texas A & M University-Kingsville in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,746

Cost of attendance at Texas A & M University-Kingsville in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Texas A & M University-Kingsville received on average $10,434 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,434
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 595 59% $5,315 $3,162,243
Other Federal Grant 595 59% $5,591 $3,326,817
State Grant/Scholarships 641 64% $5,305 $3,400,319
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 688 68% $3,765 $2,590,292
Total Grant & Scholarships 893 89% $10,434 $9,317,428

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Texas A & M University-Kingsville students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Texas A & M University-Kingsville students is 43.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.3%.

43.5%

  • asian 33.3% 4 students
  • African American 30.3% 27 students
  • white 47.2% 100 students
  • unknown 50.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 44.0% 399 students
  • International Students 42.9% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Lone Star Conference
  • Baseball Lone Star Conference
  • Basketball Lone Star Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Lone Star Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Texas A & M University-Kingsville provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Texas A & M University-Kingsville offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training