Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi: what international applicants need

What are Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on July 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi's acceptance rate?

88.6% for students who started in fall 2024: Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi admitted 10,673 of its 12,049 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (July 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 470–583 in Math and 500–610 in Reading and Writing (46% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 19–25.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi's application fee for international students?

Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi's application fee is $75 for international applicants: $35 more than the $40 US applicants pay.

Does Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi accept?

Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi require?

Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi require the Common App personal essay?

No. Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi have?

136 of Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi's 8,320 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi cost for international students?

Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $20,794 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $9,748). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $12,748. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $38,352 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2025-26, Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi gave institutional scholarships or grants to 91 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2025-26 Source