Galveston College

Galveston College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Galveston, Texas. Galveston College was founded in 1967 and now enrolls around 2,060 students a year, including 2,060 undergrads. Galveston College provides on-campus housing for up to 125 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Galveston College! Love music or performing? Perform with one of Galveston College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Galveston College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Galveston College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Galveston College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Galveston College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Galveston College on the Student Life page.

2021 Galveston College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
In-State Tuition	$2,010
Out-of-State	$4,260
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Galveston College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better idea of what Galveston College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Galveston College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Galveston College, around 55% return for their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Galveston College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Galveston College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. For each full-time student, Galveston College spends about $8,547 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Galveston College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Galveston College. Based on this information, how does Galveston College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Galveston College a good school for you?

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Where is Galveston College Located?

Galveston College is located in the small town setting of Galveston, Texas, less than an hour from Houston and Texas.

If you want to see Galveston College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 45 to Galveston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, William P. Hobby.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Galveston College and Galveston are like without leaving home.

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