Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a public university located in Kingsville, Texas, United States. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

Historical Origins: The school has its roots in the Teachers College movement in Texas in the early 20th century. It was founded in 1925 as the South Texas State Teachers College, and its role has since expanded to include more typical courses of a comprehensive university, including graduate courses starting in 1935. In 1929, it was renamed Texas College of Arts and Industries, and in 1967 it was renamed Texas A&I University. In 1972, it became the core of the South Texas University System. In 1989, it was merged into the Texas A&M University System, and on September 1, 1993, it was officially renamed Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Location: Located in the beautiful city of Kingsville, 30 miles southwest of Corpus Christi and 120 miles north of the Mexican border.

Campus size: The main campus covers an area of ​​about 250 acres and has more than 80 buildings. In addition, the school also has a 545-acre university farm.

Student composition: There are about 8,541 students, most of whom are from South Texas. The student population comes from 40 states and 35 countries. The ratio of men to women is almost equal. About 80% are undergraduates. In terms of race, 69% are Hispanic, 15% are white, 4% are African Americans, and about 7% are African Americans. for international students.

Faculty: About 71% of the faculty have a doctorate degree, and the student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Professional Settings

Rich majors: The school has the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business Administration, the College of Education, the College of Engineering and the College of Medicine, etc., offering more than 50 undergraduate degrees and more than 60 master's research majors, as well as multiple doctoral programs and professional certificate courses.

Featured majors: There are some courses that are rarely offered by other universities, such as industrial technology, wildlife science, communication science and logistics. Its Ranch and Wildlife Management major is also very distinctive. Given the rich history of livestock production and wildlife activities in Texas, this major provides students with bachelor's and master's degree courses required for different positions in this field, and provides internships and special funding programs.

Teaching and Research

Teaching mode: Focus on practical teaching, and give students the opportunity to conduct practical learning in the field of their choice through various research projects. Teachers also recognize the value of "teaching through research" and provide undergraduates with unique opportunities to participate in various research projects.

Research level: As a first-class research institution in South Texas, the school conducts research in many fields, provides students with opportunities to participate in scientific research, and also contributes to local and regional development.

Campus Life

Student Organizations and Activities: There are multiple sports teams, intramural sports activities, and numerous student clubs and organizations, as well as an active Greek life, which often holds school-wide activities. In addition, the school also organizes various social and academic activities to enrich students' extracurricular life.

Life Facilities: There are various restaurants and cafeterias on campus, as well as the Memorial Student Union Building, known as the "campus living room", which houses the Financial Aid Office and many other administrative offices, as well as cafes, pizza restaurants, fast food restaurants and sandwich shops. In addition, the area surrounding the school offers a wealth of recreational options including camping, hiking, water sports, shopping and cultural activities.