Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Distant town

91%Acceptance rate
$12,090Average net price / year
42%Graduation rate
$51,450Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$22,934Median debt at graduation
4,748Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$9,892
Out-of-state tuition
$25,746
Total cost of attendance
$24,060
Room & board
$11,200
Books & supplies
$1,299
Average net price
$12,090

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$10,207
$30–48k
$10,960
$48–75k
$12,700
$75–110k
$15,325
$110k+
$19,553

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
90.9%
Average SAT
1050
SAT reading (25–75%)
510–550
SAT math (25–75%)
480–560

Outcomes

Graduation rate
42%
First-year retention
65%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$44,882
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$51,450
Median debt (graduates)
$22,934
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
53%
Students with federal loans
38%

Programs: what graduates earn

44 of 130 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering22$77,971$26,138
Civil Engineering65$66,429$22,717
Mechanical Engineering64$56,135$21,678
Music29$56,072$31,000
Chemical Engineering29$55,622$22,900
Architectural Engineering12$55,459$24,743
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians25$50,039$21,250
Computer and Information Sciences, General15$47,940$22,350
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other7$46,123$17,570
Petroleum Engineering12$43,257—
Agriculture, General20$41,646$22,750
Accounting and Related Services20$41,047$22,250
Plant Sciences—$34,744$19,408
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians0$34,474—
Criminal Justice and Corrections30$34,401$21,250
Psychology, General45$33,220$25,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness43$32,302$26,496
Marketing16$32,084$26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations23$32,003$27,000
Criminology29$30,490$23,250
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services—$27,918$28,000
Biology, General46$27,493$24,444
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services23$22,853$24,500
Communication and Media Studies14$20,175$19,625
Animal Sciences49$20,036$22,400
History13$46,157—
Sociology5$30,376—
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services7$41,679$19,800
Management Information Systems and Services—$47,026—
Finance and Financial Management Services8$79,209—
Business/Commerce, General7$35,731—
Social Work16$33,968$25,000
English Language and Literature, General14$29,039—

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision8$65,451—

Students

Undergraduates
4,748
Graduate students
1,781
Part-time
12%
Women / men
49% / 51%
White
15%
Hispanic
78%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
18:1
Avg faculty salary
$78,849 / year
Full-time faculty
75%
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
www.tamuk.edu
Also known as
Texas A&M-Kingsville

Most popular fields

  • Agriculture – 14% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Engineering – 18% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 13% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 5% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Texas A&M University-Kingsville?

90.9% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1050 on the SAT.

How much does Texas A&M University-Kingsville cost?

The average net price after grants is $12,090 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $9,892 and the full cost of attendance is $24,060.

How much do Texas A&M University-Kingsville graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $51,450 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

42% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.