University Profile:
Texas A&M University-Kingsville

About Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Texas A&M University-Kingsville is the premier research university in South Texas, and we're proud to offer opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in meaningful, hands-on research. Our Natural Toxins Research Center is internationally renowned for its biomedical work with snake venoms. Advances in the field of horticulture are pursued at our Citrus Center in Weslaco, responsible for the creation of the Ruby Red and Rio Star grapefruits. The Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute within the Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences seeks to advance conservation and management of wildlife. Faculty in the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering and our Center of Research Excellence in Science and Technology-Research on Environmental Sustainability of Semi-arid Coastal Areas are working on research that can impact the environment around us.

Our academic programs are recognized for their quality, and we offer many unique programs that are not found at other colleges and universities in the region – or, in some cases, anywhere else in the world! Our master's degree in ranch management is the only program of its kind across the globe, and our bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences is one of only five in the country. We also are one of 18 universities in the country to offer a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering. Our programs in environmental engineering, industrial technology, wildlife sciences and communication sciences and disorders are unique to South Texas.

We offer bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at our main campus in Kingsville. Texas A&M University-Kingsville also is the location of South Texas' only professional school, the Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, which is administered by the Texas A&M Health Science Center.

Where You Belong

At some universities, you may feel lost in a classroom filled with hundreds of students. At Texas A&M-Kingsville, classes generally have 20 students or less, which leads to one-on-one discussions and more personal attention from your professors. Our faculty are well-prepared to help you reach higher. University-wide, 72 percent of the full-time faculty have achieved the highest degree in their area of study; in many departments, the percentage is 100. They not only serve as campus leaders, but also leaders in their respective fields.

When you live in one of A&M-Kingsville's residence halls, college is a full-immersion experience. Your friends are just across the hall and your classes are just a short walk from your room. The activities and excitement of campus life are all around you, 24 hours a day, seven days a week-and it's so easy to get involved. Living on campus, particularly in one of our Living Learning Communities, also puts you in an environment designed to help you make a smooth transition to the demands of a university.

Campus services are close by, and resident advisors sponsor hall activities and programs designed to help you get acquainted with your neighbors; learn skills that can make your college years much easier such as time management and note-taking; and address topics important to you when you're living away from home for the first time.

Javelina athletes have a long, proud tradition of excellence in NCAA Division II sports. We offer competitive programs in baseball, basketball (men's and women's), cross country, football, softball, track and field and volleyball. In addition, intramural leagues are popular every semester and include football, basketball, soccer and softball.

Come For A Visit

For a better idea of how Texas A&M University-Kingsville can help you reach higher, plan a visit to our campus. You can tour our facilities, meet our faculty and learn more about what we have to offer. To arrange your visit, call 800-687-6000 or 361-593-3907 approximately one week before you plan to come. You'll have an opportunity to meet with an admissions counselor, a financial aid officer, a professor in your area of study and tour the campus. Your tour is individually set up for you based on your needs and interests.

Texas A&M-Kingsville also hosts special Saturday visit days each year. Call us to find out the dates and watch for information about our Javelina Preview Days program.

How To Apply

First-time freshmen:

Complete the Texas Common Application online or complete the paper version. Ask your high school counselor to send your official high school transcript directly to the Texas A&M-Kingsville Office of Admissions. Have official copies of either your ACT or SAT and your THEA scores sent directly to the Texas A&M-Kingsville Office of Admissions. Our ACT code is 4212, our SAT code is 6822 and our THEA code is 299. Don't forget to submit your $15 application fee.

Apply early - our application deadline for new freshmen is August 15.

Transfer students:

Complete the Texas Common Application online or complete the paper version. Ask the registrar at each college you have attended to send official transcripts of your college work directly to the Texas A&M-Kingsville Office of Admissions. If you have completed less than 12 hours of college work, please also have your official high school transcript and official ACT/SAT scores sent to the Office of Admissions.

What You Need to Be Admitted

The Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System approved the incorporation of high school recommended curriculum into the university's admission requirements effective fall 2005.

Paying For College

A college education is a good investment, but we understand that it is a big investment, too. At A&M-Kingsville, our financial aid and scholarship packages make it easier to get your degree. We award millions of dollars every year in the form of scholarships, grants, low-interest loans and work-study opportunities. More than 80 percent of our undergraduates receive some form of financial assistance with an average award of $6,500 per year.

A&M-Kingsville offers a full slate of scholarships for eligible students. While some scholarships are geared toward those who enroll in specific colleges or majors, others are available university-wide. Hundreds of students have received our Presidential Series Scholarships, and preference is given to those who are admitted to the university by December 15. For college and major-specific scholarships, students must be accepted for admission to the university by February 15 and meet the eligibility criteria.

Applying for financial aid can be intimidating, but at A&M-Kingsville, our Office of Student Financial Aid Services will work with you to complete the process. We have financial aid officers who can answer all your questions and help you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the one-page application for financial aid for summer classes. For priority consideration for financial aid for fall, you should complete the FAFSA by March 15. The university's financial aid code is 003639.

More About A&M-Kingsville

Location

The university is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is home to 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 7,000 students come from South Texas, but there is a wide diversity in the population, with students from more than 36 states and over 23 countries also represented. The student body is split equally between women (50 percent) and men (50 percent). Seventy-five percent of the students are undergraduates. Ethnically, the campus reflects the demographics of the area, with 59 percent of the students Hispanic, 26 percent white and five percent African American. About 10 percent are international students.

Campus

The main campus consists of approximately 250 acres and more than 80 buildings and the University Farm consists of 545 acres. We also operate the Citrus Center in Weslaco.