College of the Mainland

1200 Amburn Road
Texas City, TX 77591-2499
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  • College of the Mainland, a comprehensive community college, is an accessible, affordable learner-centered institution dedicated to student success serving the mainland area of Galveston County and beyond.
School Highlights
  • College of the Mainland serves 3,858 students (26% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.
  • College of the Mainland is one of 2 community colleges within Galveston County, TX.
  • The nearest community college to College of the Mainland is Galveston College (13.8 miles away).

Top Placements

College of the Mainland places among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 161 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
College of the Mainland(TX) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty161 staff76 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of College of the Mainland has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The College of the Mainland diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,858 students3,921 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio24:135:1
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# Full-Time Students992 students1,055 students
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# Part-Time Students2,866 students2,866 students
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% Asian
3%
4%
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% Hispanic
29%
37%
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% Black
17%
13%
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% White
51%
39%
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% Two or more races		-
2%
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Diversity Score0.630.69
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College Completion Rate
18%
21%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,600$33,800
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $2,973 is less than the state average of $4,026. The in-state tuition has grown by 34% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $3,873 is less than the state average of $6,207. The out-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,973$4,026
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Out-State Tuition Fees$3,873$6,207
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Tuition Notes12 hours In District
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid61%83%
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Median Debt for Graduates$6,241$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,229$5,015
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • College of the Mainland has something for everyone but more importantly we offer a supportive, quality, affordable opportunity to acquire the intellectual, cultural, social and economic skills that you need to succeed today. Whether you seek an inexpensive path to a bachelor's degree, an associate degree with a technical skill or a class to advance you professionally or academically, you will find an outstanding faculty and an eager support staff committed to your success. The learning opportunities available at COM extend from pre-college Adult Basic Education, ESL, GED and developmental studies to college core curriculum and general studies courses that transfer to senior colleges and universities. In addition, our world-class technical programs offer Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees in process technology, computers, networking, business, child development, criminal justice and many more to prepare you for entry into choice career fields. Our diverse and popular continuing education classes- for personal and professional enrichment-cover a wide range of interests and pursuits. And, our workforce training and retraining programs -delivered on-site or on-campus-help employees enhance their careers and employers strengthen their business position.

Nearby Schools

  • The nearest community college to College of the Mainland is Galveston College (13.8 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Galveston College
    Public
    2,048 students | 13.80 Mi4015 Ave Q
    Galveston,  TX  77550
    (409)944-1220     13.802,048
  • Alvin Community College
    Alvin Community College Photo - In June 2009, ACC opened its new Enrollment Services Center with the purpose of making the admissions process easier for students. The new ESC provides a wide range of services, including registration, admissions, financial aid, course additions and withdrawals, data requests and changes, transcript requests, graduation applications, Business Office transactions and more, to credit and continuing education students in one location.
    Public
    4,928 students | 14.70 Mi3110 Mustang Rd
    Alvin,  TX  77511
    (281)756-3500     14.704,928
  • San jacinto college-South Campus
    Public
    n/a students | 17.60 Mi13735 beamer rd
    Houston,  TX  77089
    (281)484-1900     17.60n/a
  • San Jacinto Community College
    Public
    27,911 students | 19.40 Mi8060 Spencer Hwy
    Pasadena,  TX  77501
    (281)998-6150     19.4027,911
  • Lee College
    Public
    6,481 students | 23.10 Mi511 S Whiting
    Baytown,  TX  77520
    (281)427-5611     23.106,481
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 3,858 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,973
  • Out-state tuition: $3,873
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
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Did You Know?
For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,026 per year for in-state students and $6,207 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,730 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Texas is Houston Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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