First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | August 17, 2026 | |
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | Spring | November 1, 2026 |
| Priority deadline | Summer | April 1, 2027 |
| Priority deadline | Fall | July 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: tamucc.edu · checked October 1, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 194 |
| Psychology | 129 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 95 |
| Business/Commerce | 92 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 76 |
| Business Administration and Management | 76 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 71 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 68 |
Show the other 36 majors
| Accounting | 66 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 61 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 60 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 60 |
| Environmental Science | 48 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 42 |
| Finance | 42 |
| Communication | 39 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 34 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 29 |
| History | 27 |
| English Language and Literature | 26 |
| Music | 19 |
| Art/Art Studies | 18 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 17 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 16 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 13 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 11 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 11 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 11 |
| Political Science and Government | 11 |
| Graphic Design | 11 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 8 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Management Information Systems | 7 |
| Mathematics | 7 |
| Civil Engineering | 6 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | 3 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 3 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Industrial Engineering | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southland Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southland Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
5% of men in fraternities · 22% of women in sororities · 15% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2021–22)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), destino.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Corpus Christi, TX
450,187 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Corpus Christi International (CRP)
Nearest hub airport
San Antonio International (SAT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.0 of 20
Elevation
17 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
52°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
0.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
96 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,370 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Texas A&M University-Kingsville37 mi
- University of Houston-Victoria79 mi
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley110 mi
- Texas A & M International University130 mi
- Texas A&M University-San Antonio132 mi
- Texas Lutheran University135 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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