·Public University
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is a public university in Laredo, Texas, founded in 1970 and part of the Texas A&M University System. Located on the US-Mexico border, TAMIU serves approximately 8,500 students — more than 95% of whom are Hispanic — making it one of the most Hispanic-serving institutions in the nation. The Dustdevils, led by mascot Dusty, compete in NCAA Division II in the Lone Star Conference. TAMIU's border location provides unique academic and professional opportunities in international trade, bilingual education, and cross-border business. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across business, sciences, education, the arts, and social sciences. With students representing 41 countries, TAMIU embodies its international mission and its position as a cultural and academic bridge between the United States and Mexico.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$21648
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $19,454
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
