College Profile for: Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Texas A&M University, often called A&M or TAMU, is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas. It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. It opened in on October 4, 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, the first public institution of higher education in that state. In 1963, the Texas Legislature renamed the school to Texas A&M University to reflect the institution's expanded roles and academic offerings. The letters "A&M" no longer have any explicit meaning but are retained as a link to the university's past. The nickname "Aggie" refers to students, alumni, and sports teams of Texas A&M. Texas A&M's designation as a land, sea, and space grant institution reflects a broad range of research with ongoing project...
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6300 Ocean Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX
78412-5503
361-825-5700 (general)
361-825-2338 (financial aid)
800-482-6822 (admissions)
Web Site:
http://www.tamucc.edu
