Overview
Enrollment
Texas A&M University at Galveston, located on Pelican Island along the Gulf Coast of Texas, serves as the ocean-oriented campus of the Texas A&M University System. The 135-acre maritime campus, situated approximately 50 miles southeast of Houston, specializes in marine and maritime studies, including marine biology, marine engineering, maritime administration, and ocean engineering programs. As the home of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy, one of six state maritime academies in the United States, the campus maintains training vessels for hands-on maritime education and houses the Texas Institute of Oceanography. The waterfront campus features modern maritime training facilities, research laboratories, and student housing complexes, with most students living in on-campus residence halls during their first year. Athletic programs operate at the club and intramural level, with sailing and rowing teams competing against other maritime academies.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1270 |
| ACT | 22/26 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.44 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,272 |
| Other Fees | $1,873 |
| Room and Board | $7,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $0 |
| Total One Year Cost | $15,461 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,272 |
| Other Fees | $1,873 |
| Room and Board | $7,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $0 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,885 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Biology | 32% |
| Business | 20% |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 14% |
| Engineering | 14% |
| General Studies | 10% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024