Texas A & M University At Galveston
Location and Contact Information
200 Seawolf ParkwayGalveston, TX 77554
USA
Main Tel: (409) 740-4400
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Texas A&M University at Galveston was established in 1962 as a marine laboratory and the home of Texas Maritime Academy. Its first training ship, the Texas Clipper, was donated by the federal government in 1965. The campus was expanded in 1968 due to the donation of a 100-acre plot on Pelican Island by George P. Mitchell. There was another land donation of 35-acres in 1993, and an additional 14 acres at Teichman Road for housing the sailing and rowing teams. Texas A&M at Galveston has since been focused on maritime fields of study in biology, engineering, and administration.
At present Texas A&M University at Galveston offers courses in marine biology, marine engineering technology, marine fisheries, marine transportation, marine sciences, maritime studies, maritime administration, maritime systems engineering, university studies (involving marine environmental law and policy), and oceans and coastal resources. It also awards a two-year master degree in Marine Resources Management. Hands-on training is provided to the Texas Maritime Academy cadets on board the TS Texas Clipper III. All degrees are awarded by the Texas A&M University at College Station.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in science, conservation and resource management, engineering, business and management, and transportation.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, Liberal Arts.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,818 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,128 |
| Room | $ 2,150 |
| Board | $ 3,526 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,278 |
| Other | $ 2,223 |
Financial Aid
Texas A&M Galveston participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 59% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 40% | $6,030 |
| Institutional Grant | 35% | $3,028 |
| Federal Grant | 14% | $4,157 |
| Pell Grant | 14% | $3,339 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $981 |
| State or Local Grant | 17% | $4,542 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 43% | $6,022 |
| Federal Loan | 43% | $5,941 |
| Other Loan | $8,482 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Texas A & M University At Galveston:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wabash College | Crawfordsville, IN | 911 |
| 2 | Hanover College | Hanover, IN | 926 |
| 3 | Birmingham Southern College | Birmingham, AL | 1,458 |
| 4 | Wittenberg University | Springfield, OH | 1,976 |
| 5 | Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | 907 |
| 6 | Presbyterian College | Clinton, SC | 1,177 |
| 7 | Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | 1,799 |
| 8 | Randolph-Macon College | Ashland, VA | 1,201 |
| 9 | Saint Johns University | Collegeville, MN | 2,063 |
| 10 | Saint Anselm College | Manchester, NH | 1,900 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 239 | 9 |
| Master | 11 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 36 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 16 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 46 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,612 in 2009-2010 (924 full-time equivalent).
About 63% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 37% of the class.
Undergrads are 96% of enrolled students and graduate students are 4%.
Students under 25 years old represent 83% of the student body. About 2% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 78% Women 76% All 77%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 524-577 Math 553-560 Writing 488-545
Room and Board
Texas A&M Galveston provides on-campus housing for 600 of its 924 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Texas A&M Galveston offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Single Postbaccalaureate (Fields Other Than Education And Business).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
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
SCIENCE
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
TRANSPORTATION
- Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer