Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
A student conducts coral reef research in the Gulf of Mexico.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, the nation’s only university located on its own island, is a doctoral-granting institution nestled along the beautiful Coastal Bend of South Texas. Palm-tree-lined walkways dotted with tropical flowers welcome students and visitors, and a beautifully restored beach is found at the campus entry. The Corpus Christi area, with 350,000 residents, provides business and community partnerships that create real-world experiences. The rapidly growing area is a major port and tourist destination.
| Established | 1947 |
|---|---|
| Joined A&M System | 1989 |
| Fall 2007 Enrollment | 8,563 |
| Number of Faculty | 580 |
| Student/Faculty Ratio | 20:1 |
| Average Undergraduate Class Size | 23 |
| Undergraduate Degree Programs | 43 |
| Graduate Degree Programs | 35 |
| FY 2008 Operating Budget | $119.1M |
Colors: blue and green
Mascot: islander
Athletic affiliation: NCAA Division I; will join
the Southland Conference on July 1, 2006.
Did You Know?
- A&M-Corpus Christi has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top public regional university for the last six years.
- Through eLine, a web-based nursing program, A&M-Corpus Christi now offers its first online degree, the first generic online bachelor’s of science in nursing degree in the United States.
- A&M-Corpus Christi is one of only 13 U.S. universities named an Institution of Excellence by the Policy Center on the First Year of College, for its First-Year Communities Program.
University information: (361) 825-5700 · www.tamucc.edu