Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
- Public
- Research university
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi: international tuition 20,794 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 36,256 USD, acceptance rate 88.6%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 100.
Yes: a Vietnamese international first-year student may apply for International Scholarships based on GPA and IELTS/TOEFL. A scholarship application, résumé, and 500-word essay are required; need-based aid is not established.
Getting in. The school admits 88.6% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 500–610, Math 470–583, ACT 19–25. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 36,256 USD, before any scholarship. 4 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/6. You apply through ApplyTexas. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
International tuition is 20,794 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 36,256 USD.
Does Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes: a Vietnamese international first-year student may apply for International Scholarships based on GPA and IELTS/TOEFL. A scholarship application, résumé, and 500-word essay are required; need-based aid is not established.
What English scores does Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
The acceptance rate is 88.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Sanjeev Sriram2022Applying
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi2023Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe international page requires a scholarship application, résumé, and essay, but does not explicitly characterize the process as automatic or non-automatic with admission.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo information states that international admission decisions are need-blind.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo information requires a CSS Profile or a dedicated international financial-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
International Achieve ScholarMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page2,001 – 3,000 USD/year≈ ₫52.2M – ₫78.2M
This is an international scholarship for eligible students; the Incoming Freshmen table lists GPA and IELTS/TOEFL thresholds.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Application open October 15 - May 1
International Impact ScholarMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page1,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M
This is an international scholarship for eligible students; the Incoming Freshmen table lists GPA and IELTS/TOEFL thresholds.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Application open October 15 - May 1
International Islander ScholarMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page1,001 – 2,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M – ₫52.2M
This is an international scholarship for eligible students; the Incoming Freshmen table lists GPA and IELTS/TOEFL thresholds.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Application open October 15 - May 1
President's International Excellence AwardMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page3,001 – 4,000 USD/year≈ ₫78.3M – ₫104M
This is an international scholarship for eligible students; the Incoming Freshmen table lists GPA and IELTS/TOEFL thresholds.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Application open October 15 - May 1
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
- SATACTOptional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Spring semester: late application fee effective (ROLLING)Applicationabout17days
- Summer semester: late application fee effective (ROLLING)Application+168 days
- International incoming freshman scholarship deadlineScholarship+198 days
- Fall semester: late application fee effective (ROLLING)Application+229 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit.
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data