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Galveston Colleges

Galveston Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Galveston

There are at least 3 colleges in Galveston, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 6,080 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,709 full-time students, and a reported 895 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include The University of Texas Medical Branch and Galveston College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Texas Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Galveston.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Galveston.

Galveston Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Galveston College
4015 Ave Q
Galveston, Texas 77550-7496

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, radiographer, licensed practical nurse, criminal justice and police, EMT paramedic, nuclear medical tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 2,044 students, 1,097 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 55 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Texas A & M University at Galveston
200 Seawolf Parkway
Galveston, Texas 77554

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: marine biology, business management, merchant marine officer, wetlands management, ocean engineering, interdisciplinary studies, naval and marine engineering, oceanography.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,614 students, 1,529 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 650 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-590. Math: 490-600.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

The University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd
Galveston, Texas 77555-0129

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: medicine, registered nursing, clinical nurse specialist, physical therapy, clinical lab tech, respiratory care tech, occupational therapy, community health.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,422 students, 2,083 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 190 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Texas City Colleges141,5213,521 

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