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Texas A&M Galveston is located in Galveston, Texas (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, business and management, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 533. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 541 and 550.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Texas A&M Galveston had 1,677 enrolled students in 2005.
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
Admissions Phone: (409) 740-4414
Financial Aid Phone: (409) 740-4415
http://www.tamug.edu
Texas A&M Galveston awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 85 | business management |
| Science | 79 | marine biology, biological and physical sciences |
| Transportation | 30 | merchant marine officer |
| Engineering | 28 | ocean engineering, naval and marine engineering |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 26 | conservation, fisheries sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | interdisciplinary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas A&M Galveston in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 248 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 9 | 1 |
In 2005, Texas A&M Galveston had a total enrollment of 1,677 students (1,568 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 85% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Texas A&M Galveston offers campus housing for 650 of its 1,568 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,171 | 1,119 | 96% | 467 | 42% |
| Men | 653 | 624 | 96% | 275 | 44% |
| Women | 518 | 495 | 96% | 192 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 533 | 538 |
| SAT Math | 541 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| 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 | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 52% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (409) 740-4414
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,118 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,398 |
| Room and board | $ 4,870 |
| Room charge | $ 1,958 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,912 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,180 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,463 |
Financial Aid:
Texas A&M Galveston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 363204)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (409) 740-4415
Texas A&M Galveston has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $108,241 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $49,767 | 8 | $45,863 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $90,699 | 9 | $52,324 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $72,155 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $54,669 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $50,775 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 18 | $45,365 | 7 | $34,346 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $55,173 | 11 | $45,683 |
*: 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
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
ENGINEERING
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Ocean Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
(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% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing 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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