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The Texas A & M University at Galveston, also referred to as TAMUG, was established in 1962. The Galveston Marine Laboratory and the Texas Maritime Academy merged to form the TAMUG. The university offers a combination of maritime and marine courses to the students. Undergraduate degrees in marine sciences, marine biology, marine engineering technology, maritime administration, and ocean and coastal resources are offered to the students. Master degrees in marine resources management are also available.
The students of Texas A & M University at Galveston participate in various activities including sailing. The university sponsors the Varsity Sailing Team, the Offshore Sailing Team, and the Agie Crew. Also, students are also involved in other sports icluding tennis, volleyball, basketball, and baseball. The teams are members of the NCAA, and the Big 12 Conference.
Texas A&M Galveston is located in Galveston, TX (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Texas A&M Galveston is the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Texas A&M Galveston is known for its programs in transportation, engineering, science, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 600.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Texas A&M Galveston had 1,614 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Texas A&M Galveston offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Texas A & M University At Galveston
200 Seawolf Parkway
Galveston, TX 77554
General Phone: (409) 740-4400
http://www.tamug.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 96 | marine biology, oceanography |
| Business and Management | 65 | business management |
| Transportation | 35 | merchant marine officer |
| Engineering | 29 | ocean engineering, naval and marine engineering |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 21 | wetlands management, fisheries sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | interdisciplinary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas A&M Galveston in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 257 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Texas A&M Galveston had a total enrollment of 1,614 students (1,536 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 61% |
| Women | 39% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Texas A&M Galveston offers campus housing for 650 of its 1,536 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Galveston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,236 | 1,128 | 91% | 518 | 46% |
| Men | 714 | 650 | 91% | 318 | 49% |
| Women | 522 | 478 | 92% | 200 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 51% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,511 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,511 |
| Room and board | $ 5,508 |
| Room charge | $ 2,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,358 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,160 |
Financial Aid:
Texas A&M Galveston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 363204)
Texas A&M Galveston has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $131,434 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 8 | $48,988 | 8 | $64,429 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $87,463 | 8 | $64,429 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $86,118 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $61,263 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $59,267 | 5 | $55,686 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 17 | $49,893 | 9 | $35,790 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $64,292 | 16 | $48,894 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
ENGINEERING
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Ocean Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Texas A&M Galveston Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (navy)
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