Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is one of ten campuses in the Texas A&M University System. The university began life as the University of Corpus Christi in 1947. It was a private university established by the Baptist General Convention of Texas. After the campus was mostly destroyed by a hurricane in 1970, the university was sold to the state. In 1989, it joined the Texas A&M University System. There are currently 33 undergraduate programs and 25 graduate programs available at the university, including a variety of nursing programs. These programs are offered through the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Several BSN pathways are available, including traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN programs. The university also offers an MSN program and an RN to MSN program. These programs are accredited by the CCNE. The traditional BSN program is a four-year program while the accelerated program is designed to be completed in four semesters. The accelerated program is for students who already have bachelor’s degrees with a non-nursing major. The courses are offered online and on campus, providing a hybrid learning experience. The RN to BSN program is for registered nurses with diplomas or associate’s degrees and is completed entirely online with no on-campus classes.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students12,232 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio23:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate59% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 39 | 183 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 15 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 171 miles radius of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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University of Houston-Victoria
79 miles away |
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Valley Baptist Medical Center
108 miles away |
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
110 miles away |
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South Texas College
118 miles away |
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University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost
126 miles away |
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Texas A&M International University
129 miles away |
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
145 miles away |
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Brazosport College
148 miles away |
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Texas State University
155 miles away |
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American Medical Institute
171 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 10 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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Morgan State University
offers 2 nursing programs |
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
offers 3 nursing programs |
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University of Massachusetts-Boston
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of Missouri-St Louis
offers 8 nursing programs |
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North Carolina A&T State University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
offers 5 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1975 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
Admission
60%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 850 to 1060 |
| ACT | 17 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Considered but not required |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) 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).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $50 |
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 | $178/credit | |
| In State Students | $178/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $600/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $208/credit | |
| In State Students | $208/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $628/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 | $8,010 | $8,010 | $27,000 |
| ADN | 70 | $12,460 | $12,460 | $42,000 |
| BSN | 125 | $22,250 | $22,250 | $75,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $10,400 | $10,400 | $31,400 |
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, 72% of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 43% | $4,679 |
| Other Federal Grant | -- | $1,350 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 48% | $4,349 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $1,698 |
| Federal Student Loans | 57% | $5,519 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $11,720 |
$12,948
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,411 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$16,217 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$18,224 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$18,436 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
10,170
Undergrads
2,062
Graduates
7,298
Women
4,934
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
48% |
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White |
36% |
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Black/African American |
6% |
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Asian |
4% |
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Non-resident alien |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
