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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi admits about 9 in 10 applicants (89%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 26% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 85%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled19 of 100 · 2,237 students
Admitted, went elsewhere70 of 100 · 8,436
Not admitted11 of 100 · 1,376

The funnel

Applied
12,049
Admitted
10,673
Enrolled
2,237

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (88% and 89%).

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21%

Yield

21% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college21%
21%
← 5%higher than 53% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college89%
89%
← More selectivemore selective than 26% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered. Scores are optional. 46% of first-years sent an SAT and 8% an ACT.

What they look at

Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Required
College-prep program
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Demonstration of competencies
Considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1082 on the SAT, 88 points below the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total970–1193median 1080
8001000120014001600
Reading & Writing500–610median 550
400500600700800
Math470–583median 530
400500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

46%

submitted SAT

8%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1082
1082
← 900higher than 26% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)