TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - KINGSVILLE (TAMUK)
- 955 University Blvd
- Kingsville, TX 78363
- OPEID College Code: 00363900
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- General Phone: (361) 593-2111
- President: Dr. Steven H. Tallant
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 8,194
- College Alias: TAMUK, Texas A&I University
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Texas A&M University - Kingsville - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Website
- www.tamuk.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
Texas A&M University - Kingsville Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.tamuk.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $43.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,200 | 1,175 | 2,375 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,150 (96%) | 1,100 (94%) | 2,250 (95%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,046 (91%) | 1,070 (97%) | 2,116 (94%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 654 | 49% |
| ACT ® Exam | 687 | 51% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 510 |
| SAT ® Math | 410 | 500 |
| SAT ® Writing | 410 | 500 |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 13 | 20 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 21 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: TAMUK Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 49% | 28% | 44% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,648 | $4,113 | $4,630 | $2,655 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.6% | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Number in Default | 154 | 117 | 150 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,597 | 1,621 | 2,109 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $4,386 | $4,386 | $4,386 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,386 | $4,386 | $4,386 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,058 | $11,058 | $11,058 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,220 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $12,686 | $12,686 | $12,406 |
| In-State | $12,686 | $12,686 | $12,406 |
| Out of State | $19,358 | $19,358 | $19,078 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $12,486 | $12,486 | $12,386 |
| In-State | $12,486 | $12,486 | $12,386 |
| Out of State | $19,158 | $19,158 | $19,058 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,486 | $6,486 | $6,386 |
| In-State | $6,486 | $6,486 | $6,386 |
| Out of State | $13,158 | $13,158 | $13,058 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,194 Undergraduate: 6,282 Graduate: 1,912
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,976 Female: 4,218
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,099 Female: 3,183
- Graduate Gender Male: 877 Female: 1,035
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,342 Part-Time: 2,852
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,592 Part-Time: 1,690
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 750 Part-Time: 1,162
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 612 | 7% |
| American Indian | 30 | 0.4% |
| Black | 480 | 6% |
| Asian | 83 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5,042 | 62% |
| White | 1,942 | 24% |
| Unknown | 5 | 0.06% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 32 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,540 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,293 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,932 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,360 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 713 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 492 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 553 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 270 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,129 | 1,051 | 78 |
| Faculty Status | 706 | 641 | 65 |
| Tenured Faculty | 156 | 156 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 142 | - | 142 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 405 | 340 | 65 |
| Primarily Instruction | 113 | 51 | 62 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 81 | 81 | - |
| Other Professionals | 277 | 270 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 366 | 360 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 169 | 164 | 5 |
| Skilled Crafts | 30 | 30 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 130 | 130 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,309 (305) | $66,401 (191) | $55,452 (114) |
| Professor | $79,795 (66) | $83,041 (50) | $69,652 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $64,639 (63) | $66,639 (46) | $59,227 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,879 (115) | $70,652 (64) | $57,635 (51) |
| Instructor | $63,566 (5) | $45,831 (1) | $68,000 (4) |
| Lecturer | $33,688 (56) | $29,922 (30) | $38,035 (26) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $95,873 (35) | $93,186 (25) | $102,590 (10) |
| Professor | $103,641 (22) | $101,597 (16) | $109,092 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $96,103 (7) | $91,409 (4) | $102,361 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,123 (6) | $67,695 (5) | $64,267 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,970 (340) | $67,540 (216) | $57,750 (124) |
| Professor | $81,046 (88) | $83,061 (66) | $75,000 (22) |
| Associate Professor | $66,038 (70) | $67,291 (50) | $62,905 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,385 (121) | $69,546 (69) | $57,538 (52) |
| Instructor | $63,566 (5) | $45,831 (1) | $68,000 (4) |
| Lecturer | $33,688 (56) | $29,922 (30) | $38,035 (26) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $804,011 | $530,958 | $273,053 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 66% | 34% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 266 | 193 | 73 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 258 | 185 | 73 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 61 | 41 | 20 |
| Football | 106 | 106 | - |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $58,162 | $46,717 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $30,710 | $19,571 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 28 | 17 | 11 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| All Track Combined | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 25% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 24% |
| Female | 26% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 11% |
| Asian | 14% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| White | 27% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 7% |
| 5 Years | 19% |
| 6 Years | 25% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 7 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 14 | 6 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 10 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 21 | 6 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 10 | 22 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 16 | 31 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
Texas A&M University - Kingsville Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Texas A&M University - Kingsville
- Reviewed on: February 21, 2012
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- I like TAMUK, which has a very small-town feel to it. Most of the other students come from small towns in the area and are very friendly, though there is a lot of drinking on campus, LIKE A LOT! The academics are pretty good, nothing spectacular. The gym is pretty though...
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
