Galveston College
- Galveston College creates accessible learning opportunities to fulfill individual and community needs by providing high-quality educational programs and services.
School Highlights
- Galveston College serves 2,048 students (26% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.
- Galveston College is one of 3 community colleges within Galveston County, TX.
- The nearest community college to Galveston College is College of the Mainland (13.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Galveston College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Galveston College | (TX) 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 |
| Total Faculty | 71 staff | 76 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,048 students | 3,921 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 539 students | 1,055 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,509 students | 2,866 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 40 | 252 |
| % Asian | 4% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 27% | 37% |
| % Black | 18% | 13% |
| % White | 46% | 39% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 23% | 21% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,800 | $33,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Galveston College is College of the Mainland (13.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- College of the MainlandPublic3,858 students | 13.80 Mi1200 Amburn Road
Texas City, TX 77591
(409)938-1211 13.803,858 - 236 students | 26.90 Mi3208 Fm 528
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281)648-0880 26.90236 - 4,928 students | 27.30 Mi3110 Mustang Rd
Alvin, TX 77511
(281)756-3500 27.304,928 - n/a students | 31.30 Mi13735 beamer rd
Houston, TX 77089
(281)484-1900 31.30n/a - 27,911 students | 31.80 Mi8060 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77501
(281)998-6150 31.8027,911
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