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Texas A & M International University

Texas A & M International University

Laredo, TX · City · 6,667 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located on the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is a premier multicultural institution renowned for its exceptional affordability and for being a top national leader in fostering upward social mobility. The university is highly regarded for its A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business—which specializes in international trade—as well as its highly ranked nursing and criminal justice programs. On campus, students enjoy a vibrant, close-knit "Dustdevil" culture that features NCAA Division II athletics, over 100 student organizations, and a unique bi-national atmosphere. Setting TAMIU apart is its deep commitment to global learning, highlighted by generous study-abroad funding that makes international education highly accessible to its undergraduate student body.


Wikipedia:Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is a public university in Laredo, Texas. It is part of the Texas A&M University System and home to over 8,500 students each academic semester. TAMIU offers over 70 undergraduate and graduate degrees in four colleges.

Location
Laredo, TX, 78041-1900 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SAT · San Antonio
148 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$15,558
Out-of-state COA
$27,118
Avg net price
$3,637
Room & board
$10,826
In-state tuition
$7,894
Out-of-state tuition
$19,454
Books & supplies
$1,270/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$3,097
$30–48k
$2,745
$48–75k
$3,840
$75–110k
$4,982
$110k+
$10,697
Admissions
Admit rate
44%
Test policy
Required
SAT average
993
Reading 470560
Math 420530
ACT midpoint
18
Composite 1622
English 1421
Math 1620
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
48%
4-yr on-time completion
27%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
25%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
51%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
21%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,327
Median earnings (10yr)
$48,386
Median debt
$15,000
Monthly loan payment
$159
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,500$18,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$26,621
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
21
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
65%
First-generation
49%
Median family income
$24,539
Independent students
18%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
18%
Race & ethnicity
White
2%
Hispanic
92%
Non-resident
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,327
10 years after entry
$48,386
Criminal Justice and Corrections178
Psychology, General131
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing127
Business Administration, Management and Operations127
Biology, General111
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other89
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness67
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General66
Accounting and Related Services59
Communication and Media Studies45
English Language and Literature, General41
Systems Engineering35
Political Science and Government31
Mathematics26
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services24
Sociology22
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Institutional
Endowment
$106M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
55%
Avg faculty salary
$9,203/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,589
Federal loan rate
26%

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