Fast Facts
University Type: Carnegie Classification of Master’s Colleges and Universities (larger programs). Established in 1947. Part of The Texas A&M University System, a network of nine universities, seven state agencies and a comprehensive health science center. Designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
Enrollment: Around 10,000 students representing 48 states and 67 foreign countries.
School Colors: Blue, Green and Silver
Mascot: Izzy the Islander
Academic Programs: Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in the five colleges: Business, Education, Liberal Arts, Nursing and Health Sciences and Science and Engineering
Athletic Programs: NCAA Division I-AAA. Members of the Southland Conference.
Financial Aid: More than 70 percent of students have some form of financial assistance.
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 20:1
Campus: 240-acres on Ward Island; 137 newly-acquired acreage to be developed.
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas (Population 300,000). Fifteen minutes away from Padre Island National Seashore and a short drive from several major cities, including San Antonio, Austin and Houston.
Employees: Around 1,400.
Alumni: More than 30,000.
