Texas A & M University-Kingsville

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,137

0.195% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$12,028

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.52%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

92.9%

4,936 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,405

72.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

43.5%

549 Graduates

About

Texas A & M University-Kingsville is a higher education institution located in Kleberg County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Texas A & M University-Kingsville were Other Multidisciplinary Studies (213 degrees awarded), General Civil Engineering (79 degrees), and Mechanical Engineering (67 degrees).

In 2021, 1,771 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Texas A & M University-Kingsville. 52.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,078 degrees), 4.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (262 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is $5,137, which is $−23,855 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is $5,137, which is $−23,855 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,028.

In 2021, 68% of undergraduate students attending Texas A & M University-Kingsville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,137

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Texas A & M University-Kingsville was $5,137. The cost of tuition at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is $−23,855 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Texas A & M University-Kingsville (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,028

2021 Value

10.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Texas A & M University-Kingsville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,028. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Texas A & M University-Kingsville grew by 10.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Texas A & M University-Kingsville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,120

Room and Board

$1,244

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Texas A & M University-Kingsville was of $9,120 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 6.07% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,244. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 7.44% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Texas A & M University-Kingsville (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Texas A & M University-Kingsville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.94% with respect to 2020, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Texas A & M University-Kingsville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.52%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Texas A & M University-Kingsville was 2.52%, which represents 54 out of the 2140 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Texas A & M University-Kingsville received 4,936 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 21.8% annual growth. Out of those 4,936 applicants, 4,584 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.9% acceptance rate.

There were 6,405 students enrolled at Texas A & M University-Kingsville in 2021. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Texas A & M University-Kingsville has an overall enrollment yield of 20.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,584

Accepted Out of 4,936

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Texas A & M University-Kingsville was 92.9% (4,584 admissions from 4,936 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 87.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 21.8%, while admissions declined by −17.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Texas A & M University-Kingsville (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

27%

Submission Percentage (2021)

256

Scores Submitted (2021)

27% of enrolled first-time students at Texas A & M University-Kingsville in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Texas A & M University-Kingsville had a total enrollment of 6,405 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is 4,623 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,782. This means that 72.2% of students enrolled at Texas A & M University-Kingsville are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Texas A & M University-Kingsville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15% White, 4.29% Black or African American, 1.12% Two or More Races, 1.11% Asian, 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0781% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Texas A & M University-Kingsville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (39%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (34.6%) and White Male (8.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.5%), followed by White Female (10.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.66%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Texas A & M University-Kingsville in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,405 students. The full-time enrollment at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is 4,623 and the part-time enrollment is 1,782. This means that 72.2% of students enrolled at Texas A & M University-Kingsville are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Texas A & M University-Kingsville (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Texas A & M University-Kingsville was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Texas A & M University-Kingsville had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Texas A & M University-Kingsville (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
4,423 enrolled students
White
958 enrolled students
Black or African American
275 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is 69.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15% White, 4.29% Black or African American, 1.12% Two or More Races, 1.11% Asian, 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0781% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 17 students (0.265%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 85 more women than men received degrees from Texas A & M University-Kingsville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is hispanic or latino (1,078 degrees awarded). There were 4.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (262 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is Other Multidisciplinary Studies (213 degrees awarded), followed by General Civil Engineering (79 degrees) and Mechanical Engineering (67 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Texas A & M University-Kingsville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (126 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (214 degrees), and Engineering (357 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Kingsville are Software developers (406,528 people), Other managers (384,125 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (338,185 people), Civil engineers (263,706 people), and Mechanical engineers (193,916 people).

The most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Kingsville in 2021 are Agriculture (126 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (214 degrees), Engineering (357 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (42 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (71 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Kingsville are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Kingsville are Agriculture (126 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (214 degrees), Engineering (357 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (42 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (71 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Texas A & M University-Kingsville are Computer Systems Design (459,215 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (435,451 people), Construction (317,005 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (272,629 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (271,911 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Texas A & M University-Kingsville.

Most Common (2021)

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
213 degree-majors awarded
General Civil Engineering
79 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
67 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Texas A & M University-Kingsville was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 213 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Texas A & M University-Kingsville according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

843

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

928

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 843 degrees were awarded to men at Texas A & M University-Kingsville, which is 0.908 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (928).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Texas A & M University-Kingsville by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Texas A & M University-Kingsville in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 4.04 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 197 degrees were awarded to men at Texas A & M University-Kingsville in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 12.3 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 21% of students graduating from Texas A & M University-Kingsville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.364% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,078 degrees awarded
White
262 degrees awarded
Black or African American
63 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is hispanic or latino (1,078 degrees awarded). There were 4.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (262 degrees).

0.395% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
668 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
410 degrees awarded
White Male
135 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Texas A & M University-Kingsville is hispanic or latino female (668 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (410 degrees).

Operations

Texas A & M University-Kingsville has an endowment valued at nearly $149M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 21.7M (14.5%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Texas A & M University-Kingsville had a total salary expenditure of 176M. Texas A & M University-Kingsville employs 101 Associate professors, 98 Professors and 57 Assistant professors. Most academics at Texas A & M University-Kingsville are Male Professor (74), Male Associate professor (67), and Male Assistant professor (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Texas A & M University-Kingsville are: Office and Administrative Support, with 104 employees, Management, with 89 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 81 employees.

Endowment

$149M

2021 Endowment

28.9%

growth from 2020

Texas A & M University-Kingsville has an endowment valued at about $149M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Texas A & M University-Kingsville grew 28.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $238M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Texas A & M University-Kingsville (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$14.2M - Federal
$8.01M - State
$1.37M - Local

As of 2021, Texas A & M University-Kingsville received $14.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $8.01M from state grants and contracts, and $1.37M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$64.7M

2021 Salaries

1.58%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Texas A & M University-Kingsville paid a median of $64.7M in salaries, which represents 36.7% of their overall expenditure ($176M) and a 1.58% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$23.1M

Instructional Salaries

308

Number of Employees

In 2021, Texas A & M University-Kingsville paid a total of $23.1M to 308 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

101 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

104 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Texas A & M University-Kingsville were Associate professor with 101 employees, Professor with 98 employees, and Assistant professor with 57 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Texas A & M University-Kingsville were Office and Administrative Support with 104 employees, Management with 89 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 81 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Texas A & M University-Kingsville was Male Professor with 74 employees, Male Associate professor with 67 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 37 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Texas A & M University-Kingsville.