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Texas A & M University at Galveston
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Information Summary
Ranks 1415th overall and 58th in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
64.3 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$15,267 |
| Admission
Success rate |
78% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
25 / 1190 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
49% / 20% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,553 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Galveston, TX 77554
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,056 (3,670 urban / 4,386 rural) |
| Households | 3,625 (2.18 people per house) |
| Families | 2,299 (2.71 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 417 |
| Pop. — Asian | 175 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 6 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 102 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 7,219 |
| Pop. — Other | 286 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single postbaccalaureate (other field) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 259th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | N/A | N/A |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | N/A | N/A |
| Violent crime | N/A | N/A |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | N/A | N/A |
| Larceny-theft | 21 | 13.01 |
| Vehicle theft | N/A | N/A |
| Property crime | 21 | 13.01 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Texas A & M University at Galveston?
Ranks 2073rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,680 | $4,680 | $4,680 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,375 | $1,375 | $1,375 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $156 | $156 | $156 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $3,708 | $3,708 | $3,708 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,375 | $1,375 | $1,375 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $206 | $206 | $206 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $15,267 | $15,267 | $15,267 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $7,436 | $7,436 | $7,436 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,436 | $7,436 | $7,436 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,118 |
$5,118 |
$5,118 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,180 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,870 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,463 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 1,181 (687 male / 494 female) |
| Admitted | 926 (545 male / 381 female) |
| Admission rate | 78% |
| First-time Enrollment | 465 (273 male / 192 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 440 (264 male / 176 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 25 (9 male / 16 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,553 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Texas A & M University at Galveston use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Texas A & M University at Galveston accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 577th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 47% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 24 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 521st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 87% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 460 / 590 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 490 / 600 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 950 / 1190 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 650 |
| Meals per Week | 21 |
| Room Fee | $2,150 |
| Board Fee | $3,053 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Texas A & M University at Galveston Ranks 4219th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,949 | 75 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,793 | 58 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,397 | 22 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,646 | 184 | |
| Any financial aid type | 217 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Texas A & M University at Galveston?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 6 | 6 | 12 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 21 | 19 | 40 |
Hispanic | 85 | 70 | 155 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 19 | 39 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 11 | 2 | 13 |
White Non-Hispanic | 731 | 532 | 1,263 |
Race Unknown | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| Total | 893 | 660 | 1,553 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Texas A & M University at Galveston?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Hispanic | 14 | 21 | 35 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 3 | 7 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 1 | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 185 | 182 | 367 |
Race Unknown | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 210 | 213 | 423 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Texas A & M University at Galveston.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 53 | 73 | |
| 46 | 23 | 69 | |
| 26 | 4 | 30 | |
| 6 | 13 | 19 | |
| 18 | 1 | 19 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 9 | 2 | 55 | 1 | 69 | ||
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 3 | 5 | 64 | 1 | 73 | |||
| Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer | 2 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 30 | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | 1 | 17 | 19 | ||||
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 15 | ||
| Ocean Engineering | 5 | 1 | 13 | 19 | ||||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 1 | 9 | 10 | |||||
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | 3 | 16 | 19 | |||||
| Total | 9 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 211 | 3 | 257 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Texas A & M University at Galveston Ranks 1023rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $60,603 ($63,108 male / $51,558 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 83 (65 male / 18 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 15 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,377,927 |
Texas A & M University at Galveston Academics
Texas A&M University-Galveston is unique in its study options. Specifically, the university has a Accelerated Program, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Navy, Semester At Sea, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Texas A&M University-Galveston.
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Biological/Physical Sciences
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- recreation & fitness – general
- Physical Sciences:
- Geology, HydrologyWater Resources, Oceanography, Physical Sciences – General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Aquatic Biology/Limnology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Botany, Marine/Aquatic Biology, Zoology
- Education:
- Biology Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business Administration/Management, International Business, International Finance, Transportation/Transportation Management, Travel/Tourism Management
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of March. In addition, for international students, the application fee is 75.
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Texas A & M University at Galveston Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 96% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 72%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. For example, there were two hundred and eighteen total number of transfer students who applied and two hundred and ten total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school did not report their application fee.
Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of April. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 1st of March. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. The regular application due date was not reported. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of September and For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of March.
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Texas A & M University at Galveston Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at thirteen percent scholarships per grants and eighty-seven percent loans per jobs. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics and Leadership. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics and State/District Residency.
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Texas A & M University at Galveston Students
The university is a Public, Branch Campus, University, Four-year, Coed, where 96 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Moreover, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Texas A&M University-Galveston offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Again, the student body consists of eighty-six percent in-state students, fourteen percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, forty-one percent women, fifty-nine percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, two percent asian per pacific islander, two percent black per non-hispanic, ten percent hispanic, eighty-two percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, one percent race per ethnicity unreported, eleven percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty percent in top quarter of graduating class and seventy-three percent in top half of graduating class. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, six hundred and thirty-six degree-seeking undergrads, four hundred and sixty-six first-time degree-seeking freshmen and forty-one graduate enrollment.
Definitely, the school is located 50 miles from Houston.Furthermore, the university has many unique facilites such as fleet of research and training boats, 300-acre wetlands on west Galveston Bay, wetlands research center, ship bridge simulator.. This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus.
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Texas A & M University at Galveston Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Varsity Sailing
- Rowing teams
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Soccer
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
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