Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Acceptance Rate
Corpus Christi, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,675
- Admitted
- 9,551
- Yield
- 21.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's acceptance rate has risen from 84.6% in 2014–15 to 89.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,970 to 10,675 (+34%) over that period.
Its 89.5% rate makes Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi more selective than about 22% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 29%.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 21.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,970 | 6,744 | 84.6% | 2,011 |
| 2015–16 | 8,909 | 7,463 | 83.8% | 2,342 |
| 2016–17 | 12,909 | 8,346 | 64.7% | 2,406 |
| 2017–18 | 12,464 | 7,536 | 60.5% | 2,262 |
| 2018–19 | 9,053 | 7,875 | 87% | 2,050 |
| 2019–20 | 9,839 | 7,871 | 80% | 1,915 |
| 2020–21 | 8,540 | 7,697 | 90.1% | 1,555 |
| 2021–22 | 7,222 | 6,592 | 91.3% | 1,790 |
| 2022–23 | 8,421 | 7,408 | 88% | 1,913 |
| 2023–24 | 10,675 | 9,551 | 89.5% | 2,064 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,643 | 5,963 | 89.8% |
| Men | 4,032 | 3,588 | 89% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–600 | 49% |
| SAT Math | 470–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–25 | 9% |
How Texas A & compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's acceptance rate?
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's acceptance rate is 89.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,551 admitted of 10,675 applicants).
Is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi test optional?
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi received 10,675 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,551.
What SAT score do you need for Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
Admitted students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi typically scored 500–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi getting harder to get into?
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 84.6% in 2014–15 to 89.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.tamucc.edu/.