There are 2 colleges in Galveston and 34 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 316,570 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Texas with a population of 47,743, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Galveston. Driving time to these schools from Galveston should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Rice University in Houston which is ranked #9 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Lone Star College enrolling 68,415 students. In terms of affordability, Wharton County Junior College in Wharton offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $768 per year.
This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Galveston.
34 results
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
12 miles from Galveston
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
13 miles from Galveston
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
15 miles from Galveston
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
22 miles from Galveston
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
25 miles from Galveston
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 15
28 miles from Galveston
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jun 1
29 miles from Galveston
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
34 miles from Galveston
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
38 miles from Galveston
Public 4 Year
7 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due May 31
43 miles from Galveston
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
#27 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due Jul 15
44 miles from Galveston
Public 2 Year
2 reviews
45 miles from Galveston
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#9 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
45 miles from Galveston
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#24 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due Jun 1
46 miles from Galveston
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#12 Best Private Colleges in Texas
Applications Due Aug 15
46 miles from Galveston
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
48 miles from Galveston
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#19 Best Private Colleges in Texas
48 miles from Galveston
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
49 miles from Galveston
The closest community college is Galveston College and is 12 miles from Galveston. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Galveston College are $2,546 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Galveston College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.