Texas A&M International University

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About Texas A&M International University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Texas A&M International University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Laredo, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,890, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The university offers 26 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $3,818, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $13,610.

Laredo, TX

$3,818

Avg in-state
tuition

$13,610

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

54%

Acceptance Rate Insight

54% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

74%

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

49%

Graduation Rate Insight

49% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRequired

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRequired

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPANot required or recommended

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile15-20

SAT 25th-75th Percentile910-1110

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

9k

Students enrolled

62%

Online student enrollment

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

6%

Unknown

0%

Black

2%

Hispanic

87%

Two or more races

0%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

74% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

74%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

12

Total Online Enrollment

5,211

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

76% On-campus

24% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold4% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold48% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

81%

State Grant Aid

74%

Institution Grant Aid

58%

Pell Grant

74%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,514
State Grant Aid$4,373
Institution Grant Aid$3,887
Pell Grant Aid$5,088

Financial Outlook

$15k

Average student debtafter graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.6%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
10Health Professions And Related Programs.
11History
12History.
13Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
14Mathematics And Statistics.
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
18Physical Sciences.
19Psychology.
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
21Security And Protective Services.
22Social Sciences.
23Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.