Galveston College

  • 2 Year
  • Galveston, TX
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Overview

Total enrollment

2,405
Galveston College overview
Galveston College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Located on Texas's historic Galveston Island, Galveston College is a public two-year community college situated approximately 50 miles southeast of Houston. The main campus occupies several blocks in Galveston's urban core, featuring modern academic buildings and technical training facilities that serve the region's maritime and healthcare industries. Established in 1967, the college maintains an open-admission policy and primarily serves students from Galveston County and the surrounding Gulf Coast area. The institution is recognized for its nursing, healthcare, culinary arts, and maritime transportation programs, with particularly strong connections to the area's maritime industry and medical facilities. Students have access to on-campus resources including a learning resource center and testing facilities, though the college does not provide student housing.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

In District Resident Tuition

$2,726

Texas Resident Tuition

$3,446

Breakdown

In District Costs for Galveston College
  • Tuition $2,726
  • Books and Supplies $2,046
  • Other Fees $1,046
  • Room and Board $8,764
  • Other Expenses Budget $5,204
  • Total One Year Cost $19,786

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Galveston College are Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Precision Production Trades. 47% of students major in Health Professions, 20% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 9% in Precision Production Trades.

  • Health Professions 47%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 20%
  • Precision Production Trades 9%
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies 8%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 5%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=224961.

GPA calculator: Galveston College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026