Established in 1947, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Corpus Christi (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Texas. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 72 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.