Becoming an Islander

These figures illustrate the estimated cost of attendance for a typical full-time student attending Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. These figures are subject to change, and can vary from student to student.

• Tuition & fees: Based upon a full-time course load of 12 credit hours per semester (24 credit hours total) for undergraduate students and 9 credit hours per semester (18 credit hours total) for graduate students. Actual tuition and fees will vary depending on your residency status (Texas resident or non-Texas resident), the amount and type of courses taken, etc. A detailed breakdown of tuition and fees is accessible via the Business Office.
• Room & board: Charges are an estimate and will vary depending on your housing selections.
• Books & supplies: Estimated expenses, and can vary depending on the amount and type of courses taken. For information concerning the actual cost of textbooks, click here.
• Transportation: Expenses you will incur traveling to and from campus. This does not include such items as vehicle maintenance or purchases.
• Miscellaneous expenses: Include items you will purchase throughout the academic year that are related to your educational costs. Your actual miscellaneous expenses will vary from the given average depending on your spending habits.
• Childcare estimate (if applicable): Expenses you will incur securing childcare services for your dependent(s).