Home > Texas Colleges > Galveston Colleges > Galveston College
Galveston College
- 4015 Ave Q
- Galveston, TX 77550
- OPEID College Code: 00497200
-

- General Phone: (409) 944-1220
- President: Dr. W. Myles Shelton
- Website: www.gc.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 2,044

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 59%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 6% | 35% | 11% | 26% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,641 | $1,819 | $562 | $825 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 17.9% | 4.2% | 8.1% |
| Number in Default | 30 | 2 | 3 |
| Number in Repayment | 167 | 47 | 20 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,414 | $1,414 | $1,330 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $2,314 | $2,314 | $2,230 |
| Books and Supplies | $814 | $814 | $813 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $2,493 | $2,493 | $2,453 |
| Other Expenses | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,472 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,328 | $5,328 | $5,328 |
| Other Expenses | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,472 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,472 | $3,034 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $8,193 | $8,193 | $8,068 |
| Out of State | $9,093 | $9,093 | $8,968 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,028 | $11,028 | $10,943 |
| Out of State | $11,928 | $11,928 | $11,843 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,262 | $5,262 | $5,177 |
| Out of State | $6,162 | $6,162 | $6,077 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Accounting | - | 1 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 2 | 2 |
| Business Administration and Management | - | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Programming | 2 | 3 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology | 17 | 2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse Training | 34 | - |
| Medical Administration | 5 | 2 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 3 | - |
| Nuclear Medical Technology | - | 15 |
| Nursing | - | 63 |
| Phlebotomy | 1 | - |
| Radiologic Technology | 27 | 19 |
| Surgical Technology | 11 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| General Studies | - | 61 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | 52 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ||
| Culinary Arts | 1 | 5 |
| Science Technology | ||
| Biology Technician, Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | - | 4 |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Criminal Justice, Police Science | 20 | - |
| Criminal Justice, Safety Studies | - | 6 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Art and Art Studies | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,044 Undergraduate: 2,044
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 711 Female: 1,333
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 711 Female: 1,333
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 618 Part-Time: 1,426
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 618 Part-Time: 1,426
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 32 | 2% |
| American Indian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Black | 401 | 20% |
| Asian | 65 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 521 | 25% |
| White | 1,014 | 50% |
| Unknown | 7 | 0.3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 187 | 9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 417 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 323 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 288 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 285 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 168 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 113 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 161 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 81 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 21 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 288 | 162 | 126 |
| Faculty Status | 113 | 56 | 57 |
| Tenured Faculty | 25 | 25 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 113 | 56 | 57 |
| Primarily Instruction | 113 | 56 | 57 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 14 | 14 | - |
| Other Professionals | 36 | 36 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 125 | 56 | 69 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 101 | 41 | 60 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 24 | 15 | 9 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,969 (51) | $58,040 (28) | $62,318 (23) |
| Professor | $69,282 (7) | $66,648 (5) | $75,865 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $62,955 (6) | $65,259 (3) | $60,650 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,008 (8) | $55,690 (5) | $59,206 (3) |
| Instructor | $57,989 (30) | $54,510 (15) | $61,468 (15) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,211 (5) | $89,477 (2) | $69,034 (3) |
| Instructor | $79,580 (4) | $89,477 (2) | $69,684 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,255 (56) | $59,051 (30) | $61,645 (26) |
| Professor | $69,282 (7) | $66,648 (5) | $75,865 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $62,955 (6) | $65,259 (3) | $60,650 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,008 (8) | $55,690 (5) | $59,206 (3) |
| Instructor | $58,827 (34) | $56,710 (17) | $60,944 (17) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $192,000 | $89,000 | $103,000 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 46% | 54% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 68 | 34 | 34 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 68 | 34 | 34 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $26,374 | $21,049 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $13,088 | $13,088 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 32%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 12% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 5% |
| Female | 17% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Black | 10% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| White | 12% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 2 | - |
College Reviews
No Reviews Yet!
Be the First to Review the Program
at Galveston College
Be the First to Review the Program
at Galveston College
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
