Galveston College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	128
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
On-time graduation rate	41%

Located in Galveston, Texas, Galveston College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Galveston College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Galveston College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Galveston College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Galveston College is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,950

Cost of attendance at Galveston College in 2022 for students from Texas.

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Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,200

Cost of attendance at Galveston College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 74 of freshman students at Galveston College received on average $5,875 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,875

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	99	54%	$5,134	$508,304
Other Federal Grant	107	58%	$5,528	$591,504
State Grant/Scholarships	51	28%	$1,207	$61,576
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	46	25%	$3,043	$139,978
Total Grant & Scholarships	135	74%	$5,875	$793,058

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Galveston College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Galveston College students is 41.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.3%.

41.1%

asian 100.0% 2 students
African American 85.7% 6 students
white 36.5% 19 students
unknown 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 33.9% 21 students
International Students 100.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Galveston College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Galveston College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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