Affordability for Texas A&M International University

Tuition and Fees

Average tuition and fees for 30 semester credit hours: $5,038

Median family income by region, by ethnicity.

Percentage of the median family income that would be required to pay for tuition and fees for the “average” family from a specific region by ethnicity.
Region White Black Hispanic Asian Other Total
Median Income Percent T&F Median Income Percent T&F Median Income Percent T&F Median Income Percent T&F Median Income Percent T&F Median Income Percent T&F
High Plains $46,811 10.8% $23,133 21.8% $27,694 18.2% $52,598 9.6% $28,115 17.9% $39,987 12.6%
Northwest $41,423 12.2% $25,405 19.8% $26,442 19.1% $38,308 13.2% $26,569 19.0% $37,693 13.4%
Metroplex $65,041 7.7% $36,594 13.8% $34,976 14.4% $61,260 8.2% $36,291 13.9% $54,032 9.3%
Upper East Texas $43,743 11.5% $24,903 20.2% $27,999 18.0% $51,327 9.8% $30,080 16.7% $39,700 12.7%
Southeast Texas $44,397 11.3% $24,739 20.4% $31,914 15.8% $44,345 11.4% $31,873 15.8% $39,615 12.7%
Gulf Coast $67,885 7.4% $35,211 14.3% $33,398 15.1% $56,901 8.9% $33,860 14.9% $50,955 9.9%
Central Texas $58,189 8.7% $33,184 15.2% $36,874 13.7% $57,789 8.7% $35,577 14.2% $49,907 10.1%
South Texas $53,694 9.4% $35,426 14.2% $28,487 17.7% $50,069 10.1% $28,439 17.7% $36,673 13.7%
West Texas $47,399 10.6% $24,815 20.3% $27,378 18.4% $47,765 10.5% $27,609 18.2% $38,073 13.2%
Upper Rio Grande $55,051 9.2% $41,124 12.3% $28,320 17.8% $44,521 11.3% $28,470 17.7% $33,588 15.0%
Statewide $57,194 8.8% $33,276 15.1% $30,840 16.3% $56,792 8.9% $30,266 16.6% $45,132 11.2%

Undergraduate Students from in-state

Number and percent of undergraduates the institution enrolls from each region by ethnicity.
Region White Black Hispanic Asian Other Male Female Total
Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num %
High Plains 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
Northwest 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
Metroplex 3 0.1% 2 0.1% 5 0.1% 0 0.0 0 0.0 4 0.1% 6 0.2% 10 0.3%
Upper East Texas 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
Southeast Texas 0 0.0 2 0.1% 3 0.1% 0 0.0 0 0.0 2 0.1% 3 0.1% 5 0.1%
Gulf Coast 3 0.1% 4 0.1% 15 0.4% 0 0.0 1 0.0 9 0.2% 14 0.4% 23 0.6%
Central Texas 2 0.1% 2 0.1% 4 0.1% 0 0.0 0 0.0 6 0.2% 2 0.1% 8 0.2%
South Texas 82 2.1% 11 0.3% 3,736 94.1% 22 0.6% 66 1.7% 1,448 36.5% 2,469 62.2% 3,917 98.7%
West Texas 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 0.0 0 0.0 1 0.0 0 0.0% 1 0.0%
Upper Rio Grande 1 0.0 0 0.0 4 0.1% 0 0.0 0 0.0 3 0.1% 2 0.1% 5 0.1%
Statewide 91 2.3% 21 0.5% 3,767 94.9% 23 0.6% 67 1.7% 1,473 37.1% 2,496 62.9% 3,969 100.0%

Criteria for Admissions

  • Top 10% of high school graduation class
  • Academic record
  • Standardized test scores

Analysis of the Criteria used to admit students

Of the First-Time Freshmen enrolled in Fall 2008, 20% graduated in the top 10% and 30 graduated in the top 25%. Each of these are 1% lower than the Fall 2007 class. The average ACT score is 18 and the average SAT score is 876.

Criteria for Financial Aid

  • Financial need
  • Enrollment at a specific level
  • Submission of financial aid application by preset deadline
  • Date of financial aid application (first-come; first-served)
  • Expected family contribution
  • Cost of attendance

Analysis of the criteria used to award financial aid

Texas A&M International's Office of Financial Aid packages automatically with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Student’s package includes: federal, state and institutional grants plus federal and state loan programs. Students must complete a financial aid folder before any aid can be released. *Grants are offered based on Estimated Family Contribution (EFC), estimated/actual hours plus any other program required criteria. *Loans are offered based on the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC), estimated/actual hours plus any other program required criteria. *Work study and employment on campus is available to students thru our Student Employment Program. *Academic scholarships are awarded to those who apply based on scholarship requirements and committee review. *Texas A&M International University also accepts the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) for Texas residents who cannot submit the FAFSA application.

Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state

Comparison of this institution to peer institutions in-state and out-of-state Texas A&M International University provides affordable access to students in the South Texas and Middle Rio Grande regions of Texas. Ninety percent of students enrolled are from instate with 84% from Webb County. Comparison on affordability and access is thus focused on institutions that enroll students from this area. These institutions include Texas A&M University Kingsville, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, University of Texas-Brownsville, University of Texas-Pan American, University of Texas-Austin, University of Texas-San Antonio and Texas State University. Comparing the cost of instruction, Texas A&M International University costs are second only to Texas A&M University Kingsville. Approximately 77% of undergraduate students enrolled receive some form of financial aid with 33.3% receiving a total of $2,210,928 in scholarships available through University and local sources during Fall 2008. The average scholarship amount is $1,132.07. To address access, an aggressive information campaign (including weekly high school visits, GO Centers and GEAR-UP programs for middle school students) targets area students and parents and provides timely information on preparation for higher education.

Updated 4/13/2009 from the THECB Affordability Survey