2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$12,028
Net Price
93%
Admitted
20%
Enrolled
43%
Graduation Rate
17/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 6,405. In 2021, there were 110 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #53 in Texas and ranks #1124 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master
Psychology Graduates
110
Total Enrollment
6,405
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Ranking for Texas A & M University-Kingsville
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Texas Rank
Combining ranking factors for 72 schools that offer psychology degrees in Texas, Texas A & M University-Kingsville ranks #53.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Texas A & M University-Kingsville ranks #1124.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Texas A & M University-Kingsville offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, General Psychology, Mental Health Counseling and Social Work.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 9 |
| Counseling Psychology | – | 9 |
| General Psychology | 29 | 1 |
| Mental Health Counseling | – | 11 |
| Social Work | 18 | 33 |
| Total Graduates | 47 | 63 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 4,936 students applied to the Texas A & M University-Kingsville. The university admitted 93% and 20% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Texas universities is 9,246. On average, all Texas institutions admit 76% and 28% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Texas A & M University-Kingsville students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 66%. Compared to all Texas four or more years colleges, the percentage is 66%.
The overall graduation rate for Texas A & M University-Kingsville is 43%, compared to 49% for all Texas universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 67%.
Compare TAMUK to Texas Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Texas A & M University-Kingsville to the average of all Texas four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
TAMUK
4,936
Applicants
93%
Percent Admitted
20%
Percent Enrolled
66%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
43%
Graduation Rate
TX Colleges
9,246
Applicants
76%
Percent Admitted
28%
Percent Enrolled
66%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 322 or 78% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 92 or 22% part-time faculty members employed at Texas A & M University-Kingsville. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 314 or 76%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
TAMUK
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
78%
Percent Full-Time
22%
Percent Part-Time
76%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
TX Colleges
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
57%
Percent Full-Time
43%
Percent Part-Time
55%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Texas A & M University-Kingsville the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $5,137, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,242.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $3,409 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,748.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Texas A & M University-Kingsville in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Texas A & M University-Kingsville | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $9,425 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,982 |
| Total Living Expenses | $12,407 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $5,137 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,242 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $18,786 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $3,409 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $2,748 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $6,157 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Texas A & M University-Kingsville is $12,028. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Texas A & M University-Kingsville presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $10,240 | $9,223 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $11,200 | $10,611 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $13,939 | $11,982 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $17,806 | $16,732 |
| $110,001 and more | $19,886 | $18,964 |
Compare Texas A & M University-Kingsville to all Texas universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
TAMUK
$18,786
Cost to Attend
$8,363
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$12,028
Net Price
TX Colleges
$28,868
Cost to Attend
$11,015
Average Financial Aid
88%
Percent Receiving Aid
$15,094
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 923 or 92%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 3,876 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $8,363.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 3,876 | $8,363 |
| Pell Grants | 2,780 | $5,117 |
| Federal Student Loans | 2,742 | $7,086 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Texas A & M University-Kingsville to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
TAMUK
3,876
Grant or Scholarship Aid
41%
Grants or Scholarships
2,780
Number of Pell Grants
30%
Pell Grants
2,742
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
TX Colleges
5,995
Grant or Scholarship Aid
49%
Grants or Scholarships
3,325
Number of Pell Grants
27%
Pell Grants
2,843
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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