Texas A&M International University
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is located in Laredo, Texas. TAMIU is a state-supported university that was established back in 1969. The school serves well over 7500 students and offers more than 70 undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate degrees at TAMIU. This school is growing very fast and was even recognized for being among the nation’s fastest growing master’s degree institutions in the Almanac of Higher Education that was put out by the Chronicle of Higher Education. TAMIU continues to receive recognition for its overall excellence and commitment to providing a top-tier educational experience to all students. This school also has a robust athletic department and is part of the NCAA Division II.
The TAMIU nursing program gives students the opportunity to pursue bachelor’s degrees in nursing. As well as the traditional BSN program, TAMIU also has an advanced track for current RNs who want to earn their BSN. To qualify, an RN must already have an RN license in the state of Texas. The curriculum in this nursing program is designed to produce expert nurses. The nursing program at TAMIU has been approved by the Texas Board of Nursing and is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students7,640 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate76% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1970 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 03/01/2010 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 08/01/1997 - Current |
Admission
50%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 930 to 1110 |
| ACT | 16 to 21 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $50/credit | |
| In State Students | $50/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $465/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $77/credit | |
| In State Students | $77/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $492/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $20,925 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $32,550 |
| BSN | 125 | $6,250 | $6,250 | $58,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $3,850 | $3,850 | $24,600 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of Texas A&M International University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 67% | $4,856 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $723 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 79% | $3,907 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $3,948 |
| Federal Student Loans | 33% | $4,136 |
| Private Loans | -- | $15,001 |
$4,857
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,101 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,313 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,151 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,287 |
| Over $110,000$9,974 |
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Student Population
6,799
Undergrads
841
Graduates
4,641
Women
2,999
Men
70%
Full-time
30%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
94% |
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Non-resident alien |
2% |
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White |
2% |
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Black/African American |
0% |
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Asian |
0% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
