Galveston College

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.

Highlights

Where the school 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 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 2,044 in 2007-2008 (1,340 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 (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Galveston participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Galveston provides on-campus housing for 55 of its 1,340 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 10 meals weekly.