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Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, Texas

6,833 Students on Campus
Kingsville Location
34,367 Metro Population
6,833 Students on Campus
Kingsville Location
34,367 Metro Population

About This Campus

Texas A&M University-Kingsville is located in historic Kingsville home of the legendary King Ranch and is the oldest continuously operating public institution of higher learning in South Texas. TAMUK seeks to provide quality programs through a judicious blend of liberal and career education programs. The emphasis is on providing an intellectually challenging education reflecting high standards of academic performance. Texas A&M University - Kingsville is dedicated to serving an ethnically and culturally diverse population and committed to teaching, research, and service in South Texas for the advancement of knowledge and of regional development.

STEM-focused Hispanic-Serving Institution in South Texas.

Popular majors include engineering, pre-health, agriculture and music.

Over 150 registered student organizations: academic, civil/political, performance, professional, religious, social and departmental clubs!

Helpful Information

Due to high demand for engineering, pre-health, and Ag courses, it is best to apply and register ASAP for the Fall semester in those fields.  It is very easy to live on campus and get to classes.  From most residence halls, the rest of the university can be accessed within a 10 minute walk.

TAMUK students get to know their faculty, who take pride in their success.

Location Information

The University is located in historic Kingsville, a city of 27,000 that is the home of the legendary 800K acre King Ranch which provides many opportunities for TAMUK students. Corpus Christi is just 40 miles northeast and Mexico 120 miles south or west.  Beautiful beaches are 1 hour northeast on Padre Island in Corpus Christi and 2 hours southeast on South Padre Island near the mouth of the Rio Grande on the southeast tip of Texas.

Academics

TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/18/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/10/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/20/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/13/2027

Summer Start Date: 06/02/2027 - Summer End Date: 08/05/2027

OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
Limited Closed

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
  • Summer Exchange: Summer Only Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 10/01/2024
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost: $4946
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 15
  • Host Payment: 15
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
NSE Program Fee
$150
Year
Away
Mandatory
Library Fee
$195
Year
Away
Mandatory
Student Services Fee
$250
Year
Away
Mandatory
Transportation Fee
$20
Year
Away
Mandatory
Housing Fee
$150
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Athletic Fee
$260
Year
Away
Mandatory
ID Card
$15
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Health Service Fee
$57
Year
Away
Mandatory
Technology Fee
$270
Term
Away
Mandatory
Recreation Fee
$150
Year
Away
Mandatory
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 04/23/2026
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? Yes
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $3710
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Housing rates for Summer 2026 and AY26-27 are now available.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2245.1
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Meal plan optional for Lewis, Martin and Bishop Halls and over the age of 22 for Lewis and 21 for Martin and Bishop.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Direct Placement for Spring 2027

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.

Priority Placements for Academic Year 27/28

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

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