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Texas A & M International University

Texas A & M International University

Laredo, TX · City · 6,667 students
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Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$3,637
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
48%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$48,386
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
44%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Situated on the U.S.–Mexico border in Laredo, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is best known for its exceptional social mobility, affordable tuition, and deeply bicultural educational environment. Academically, the university excels in international business and logistics through the A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business, alongside highly respected programs in nursing, criminal justice, and education. Campus culture is close-knit and supportive, driven by a predominantly Hispanic and frequently first-generation student body that benefits from personalized faculty mentorship and strong civic engagement. TAMIU's unique geographic location sets it apart, serving as a living laboratory for cross-border studies, international trade, and bilingual professional preparation.


Wikipedia:Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is a public university in Laredo, Texas. It is part of the Texas A&M University System and home to over 8,500 students each academic semester. TAMIU offers over 70 undergraduate and graduate degrees in four colleges.

Location
Laredo, TX, 78041-1900 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SAT · San Antonio
148 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,894$19,454
Housing & food (on campus)$10,826$10,826
Books & supplies$1,270$1,270
Cost of attendance$15,558$41,984
Average net price$3,637Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$19,454
In-state: $7,894
Housing & food (on campus)$10,826
Books & supplies$1,270
Cost of attendance$41,984
In-state: $15,558
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $3,637
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.tamiu.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Texas A & M International University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$24,534
Housing$13,394
Books & supplies$1,280
Personal expenses$2,322
Transportation$454
Total published by the school$41,984
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$3,097
$30–48k
$2,745
$48–75k
$3,840
$75–110k
$4,982
$110k+
$10,697
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
48%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
27%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
25%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
51% graduated · 25% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 21% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$37,327
10 yrs after entry$48,386
Debt
Median at graduation$15,000
Monthly payment$159
Middle 50% owe$4.5k–$18.3k
90th percentile$26,621
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
44%
Test policy
Required
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
993
R 470–560 · M 420–530
ACT midpoint
18
Comp 16–22 · E 14–21 · M 16–20
SAT middle 50%: 890–1090
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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
21 : 1
Pell grant
65%
First-gen
49%
Family income
$24,539
Independent
18%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
18%
Race & ethnicity
White
2%
Hispanic
92%
Non-resident
5%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$37,327
After 10 yrs
$48,386
Criminal Justice and Corrections178
Psychology, General131
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing127
Business Administration, Management and Operations127
Biology, General111
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other89
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness67
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General66
Accounting and Related Services59
Communication and Media Studies45
English Language and Literature, General41
Systems Engineering35
Political Science and Government31
Mathematics26
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services24
Sociology22
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$106M
Full-time faculty
55%
Faculty salary
$9,203/mo
Teaching spend
$6,589
per student
Federal loans
26%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Research activity
Research college or university
$8M research spending · 6 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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