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Galveston College, also known as GC, is a comprehensive community college located on Galveston Island in Galveston, Texas, United States. It was established in the year 1967. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The college also provides online training programs. The student body at GC is diverse and includes an impressive number of international students.
GC’s campus is home to several student clubs and organizations which are based on varied interests such as academic, sports, and economics. Some of the popular organizations are the African American Club, Exposures Unlimited, Hispanic Student Organization, Island Potters, Nuclear Medicine Club, and Phi Theta Kappa.
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Campus Location4015 Ave Q
Galveston, TX 77550-7496
USA
Main Tel: (409) 944-1220
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Galveston College HighlightsWhere Galveston College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 184 | 15 | | 1-2 year certificate | 148 | 14 | | < 1 year certificate | 27 | 1 |
Galveston StudentsThe student enrollment at Galveston was 2,044 in 2007 (1,097 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,414 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,314 | | Room | $ 1,208 | | Board | $ 1,285 | | Books and supplies | $ 814 | | Other | $ 3,472 |
Financial Aid: Galveston participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 25 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 30 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 1 |
Housing and MealsGalveston provides on-campus housing for 55 of its 1,097 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 10 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (0 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (6 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
LIBERAL ARTS (113 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (76 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (116 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (4 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (26 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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