Texas A&M-Kingsville is South Texas' greatest university, offering more academic programs and degrees, providing better learning and living facilities, doing more research, awarding more scholarships and producing more successful graduates than any other college or university in the region.

Texas A&M-Kingsville seeks to provide quality undergraduate and graduate programs for students of all ages through a judicious blend of liberal and career education programs. The emphasis is on providing an intellectually challenging education reflecting high standards of academic performance. The University is committed to its mission of teaching, research, and service in South Texas for the advancement of knowledge and of regional development.

Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.

Students: Most of Texas A&M-Kingsville's approximately 6,553 students come from South Texas. TAMUK is also home to students from 40 states and 35 countries. The student body is split almost equally between men and women. About 80 percent of students are undergraduates. Ethnically, the campus reflects the demographics of the area, with 69 percent of the students Hispanic, 15 percent white, and 4 percent African American. About 7 percent are international students.

Faculty: Approximately 71 percent of the faculty hold Ph.D.s.

Student/faculty ratio: The student/faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

Honors Program: Our Honors College provides stimulating coursework for high achievers and special distinction during commencement.

Undergraduate Research: The faculty at Texas A&M University-Kingsville recognize the value of "teaching through research" and provide undergraduate students unique opportunities to become involved in a wide variety of research projects.

Campus: The main campus consists of approximately 250 acres and more than 80 buildings. The University Farm consists of 545 acres of land located near the campus.

Annual Cost: Click here for approximate costs include tuition, fees, room and board.

Accreditation: Texas A&M University-Kingsville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

The Texas A&M University System serves people of all ages, regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, national origin or veteran status.