Galveston College

4015 Ave Q, Galveston, TX, 77550-7496
Tel: (409)944-1220
Public | 2,322 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Galveston College serves 2,322 students (32% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Galveston College is one of 3 community colleges within Galveston County, TX.

School Overview:
Galveston College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 74 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 2,322 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:31 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 747 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 1,575 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 - 15%
% White		 - 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $1,414 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,314 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Galveston College has proven to be a progressive, dynamic institution of higher education known for its partnerships with businesses and organizations and its commitment to provide a quality learning environment that is student-focused. Its programs have consistently gained local, state, and national acclaim in areas that include health occupations programs, workforce development initiatives, NJCAA athletics, innovative fundraising, a hospitality institute and culinary arts, and special student services.
  • For the opening of the College in September 1967, through the spring of 1970, the College occupied Moody Hall, a refurbished orphanage, as its only campus facility. The initial academic offerings were fairly broad in scope, while the occupational program was minimal but with strong offerings in vocational nursing, office occupations, engineering/drafting and law enforcement.
  • During the period 1972-76, many new occupational programs were added, including offset printing, industrial engine mechanics, refrigeration mechanics, banking, fashion merchandising, office simulation, and a certificate program in hospital unit clerk training. Added to these was an academic program in cooperative education.
  • In May 1977, the College opened its Fort Crockett campus at which some 600 students received course work in health care programs, fine arts, physical education and various other credit and adult educational offerings. Since 1977, the College has added courses in computer science, child development, human development, television and surgical technology. Also, a grant from the National Science Foundation has enabled mathematics and science instructors to employ the computer as an instructional tool.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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