About Texas A&M International University (TAMIU)
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
7,884
Website
www.tamiu.edu/Accreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Texas A & M International University, which is located in Laredo, Texas is a public university. Around 86% of the students are 24 and under at Texas A & M International University. At TAMIU around 96% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, 2% are white, and 1% are Non-resident alien. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 61% of the students are females and 39% are males. TAMIU has produced some well-known personalities over the years. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. A total of 103 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
Rankings
Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. Usually, the rankings of colleges/universities by Forbes and US News are considered trustworthy by applicants and experts. However, Texas A & M International University doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications. Generally, the ranking of a university is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success.
Admissions
Application Deadline
None
Acceptance Rate
52%
SAT Range
930 - 1100
ACT Range
16 - 21
Application Fee
FALSE$
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Neither required nor recommended
Accept Common App
None
Admission to the university is easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. Texas A & M International University has 3 admission thresholds. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. The SAT score in the range of 910-1100 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 16 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Texas A & M International University is 18. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 5201 University Blvd, Laredo, Texas 78041-1900, or call (956) 326-2001.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$4,744
Average Annual Cost
$3,818
Books And Supplies
$1,201
Other Fees
$3,358
Room And Board
$8,416
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,756
Total One Year Cost
$18,549
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to TAMIU. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $24,478. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
77%
Part-Time Retention Rate
69%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$955
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Criminal Justice and Corrections
159 Graduates
Psychology, General
133 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
125 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
78 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
74 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
71 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
71 Graduates
Biology, General
65 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
53 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
42 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
41 Graduates
Systems Engineering
40 Graduates
Social Sciences, General
36 Graduates
Mathematics
18 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
16 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
15 Graduates
Chemistry
13 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
12 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
11 Graduates
History
9 Graduates
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multic...
8 Graduates
Music
7 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
6 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
2 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
6,992
Socio-Economic Diversity
60%
Part-time
25%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$43,911 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$5,530/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $2,886/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$2,886/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Dusty
School Colors
maroon, metallic silver, and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Club
N/A
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
No
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At TAMIU, $8,618 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The number of female and male students at the university are 39% and 61%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$32,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$45,800/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$114 - 223
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$9,044
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,319
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,747
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$3,358
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$10,150
$30K - $48K
$9,982
$48K - $75K
$9,046
$75K - $110K
$5,240
> $110K
$3,027
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$611,354
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,456,852
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at TAMIU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,552, whereas the financial aid is $3,392. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $4,311 as well as institutional aid worth $3,392. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Texas A & M International University amount to $611,354 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $1,456,852.
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