Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi was established in 1947 as the University of Corpus Christi. Later on, it was renamed to Texas A&I University at Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi State University. It became a public university in 1973. Presently, the university is part of the Texas A&M University System and is also referred to as Texas A&M–Corpus Christi, TAMU–CC, A&M-CC, or A&M-Corpus Christi. The university's campus is spread over 240 acres in Corpus Christi, Texas. TAMU-CC is organized into the following academic units:

• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Nursing and Health Sciences
• College of Science and Technology

The Greek Community of TAMU–CC is active and promotes a positive image of Greek Life. These organizations are governed by the Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, and Panhellenic Council. Some of the fraternities and sororities of the university include Alpha Phi Sigma, Kappa Delta Pi, Beta Beta Beta, Psi Chi, Pi Alpha Alpha, Sigma Tau Delta, and Sigma Gamma Epsilon.

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Highlights

Where Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in science.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Texas A&M Corpus Christi Students

The student enrollment at Texas A&M Corpus Christi was 8,563 in 2007 (6,916 full-time equivalent).

About 40% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 60% of the class.

Undergrads are 79% of enrolled students and graduate students are 21%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Texas A&M Corpus Christi participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Texas A&M Corpus Christi provides on-campus housing for 1,340 of its 6,916 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Texas A&M Corpus Christi Athletics

Texas A&M Corpus Christi is in the Division I Independents for major sports.

Texas A&M Corpus Christi offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 100 male students received the aid (men were 72% of those receiving aid) and 38 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 28% of students receiving such aid) .

Texas A&M Corpus Christi Admissions (2007)

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