Colleges Near Galveston

Colleges and universities near me in the Galveston, Texas area

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

Galveston College
G
Galveston, TX

Galveston College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,026enrollment
  • $8,001net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Galveston

Texas A&M University Galveston
T
Galveston, Texas

Texas A&M University Galveston

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,034enrollment
  • -net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1270SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.44Estimated Avg GPA

13 miles from Galveston

College of the Mainland
M
Texas City, TX
 

College of the Mainland

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,482enrollment
  • $3,201net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Galveston

Alvin Community College
A
Alvin, TX

Alvin Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,411enrollment
  • $7,354net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Galveston

Remington College Houston Southeast Campus
R
Webster, TX
 

Remington College Houston Southeast Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 63enrollment
  • $28,820net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Galveston

Brazosport College
B
Lake Jackson, TX

Brazosport College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,044enrollment
  • $4,718net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

28 miles from Galveston

University of Houston Clear Lake
H
Houston, TX
 

University of Houston Clear Lake

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,562enrollment
  • $17,871net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 990-1173SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

29 miles from Galveston

San Jacinto Community College
S
Pasadena, TX

San Jacinto Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 30,593enrollment
  • $11,077net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Galveston

Lee College
L
Baytown, TX

Lee College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,807enrollment
  • $8,284net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Galveston

University of Houston
H
Houston, TX

University of Houston

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 46,700enrollment
  • $14,056net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

43 miles from Galveston

Texas Southern University
T
HBCU
Houston, TX

Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,632enrollment
  • $11,826net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

44 miles from Galveston

Houston Community College
H
Houston, TX

Houston Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 48,159enrollment
  • $6,287net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Galveston

Rice University
R
Houston, TX

Rice University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Colleges in America

  • 8,672enrollment
  • $19,902net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

45 miles from Galveston

University of Houston Downtown
H
Houston, TX

University of Houston Downtown

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 14,208enrollment
  • $14,911net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 960-1100SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

46 miles from Galveston

University of St Thomas
S
Houston, TX

University of St Thomas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,588enrollment
  • $19,207net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

46 miles from Galveston

Vet Tech Institute of Houston
V
Houston, TX
 

Vet Tech Institute of Houston

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 175enrollment
  • $13,360net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Galveston

Houston Baptist University
H
Houston, TX

Houston Baptist University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 4,257enrollment
  • $19,515net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1230SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

48 miles from Galveston

College of Biblical Studies Houston
B
Houston, TX
 

College of Biblical Studies Houston

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 205enrollment
  • $15,423net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Galveston

FAQ's

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.