Galveston College

Galveston College Overview

Galveston College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Galveston, Texas. Galveston College was founded in 1967 and enrolls 1,870 undergrads and no graduate students. Galveston College ensures housing for up to 125 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Galveston College!

Interested in music or performing? At Galveston College you can perform with one of the university's theater groups.

Galveston College does not have any greek life opportunties.

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.

2022 Galveston College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
In-State Tuition	$2,220
Out-of-State	$4,680

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Is Galveston College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" varies. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better idea of what Galveston College offers and if it might be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Galveston College

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

About 50% of students who start at Galveston College return the next 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.

Check with Galveston College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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 more information about Galveston College's endowment, check with the school directly. For each full-time student, Galveston College spends about $9,235 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.

For information on Galveston College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out 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, a school that is perfect 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 are interested in seeing 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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