Texas A&M International University

5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041-1900
http://www.tamiu.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1970
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students3,334
Endowment17,790,229
Application DeadlineJuly 1
Application FeeN/A
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineJuly 1
Tuition4,738 in-state, 12,988 out-of-state
Room/Board6,500
Services
Associated FirmsPublic and Private Schools, Law Enforcement Agencies, Social Service Agencies, Financial Institutions.
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsPlanetarium
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service
MuseumsPlanetarium
Periodical Subs5,459
# of Books278,525
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months90%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size300 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing6%
College housing typescoed dorms (50%), apartments for married students (2%), apartment for single students (38%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (9%)
Popular EventsMariachi Festival, Primavera Mexicana, Sanchez Lecture Series, Dance Concerts, Medieval Festival, Hallowen Festival, Pre Exam Jam
Nearest AirportLaredo, Texas (2), San Antonio, TX (150)
Nearest TrainN/A
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, marching band, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, student film society
Number of Organizations49
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Bridge (twice per long semester)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Kappa Delta, Psi Chi, Sigma Tu Delta, Sigma Delta Pi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Kappa Phi.
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Student Ministries, Campus Crusade for Christ, Newman Club.
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Indian Students Association, Culturas, Club de Espanol Siglo XXI, COLORS, Alpha Psi Lambda, Club Alma Gitana
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Student Government Association, Student Ambassadors, Art Club, Ballet Folklorico, Biology Club, Chamber Club, Criminal Justice Association, Drama Club, Environmental Protection Society, Film Club, Future Fitness and Sports Teachers, Gay and Straight Alliance, Guitar Club, Healthe and Fitness Club, Health Professions Society, History Club, Judo Club, Kickboxing Organization, Marketing Association, Music Club, Paintball Club, Political Science Association, Pre-Law Society, Psychology Club, Social Work Club, Star Club, Student Accounting Society, Students Coalition for Democracy and Human Rights, Student Systems Group, Tae Kwan Do, Twisters Dance Team