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Galveston College

Galveston, TX·Public·1,524 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 1,524 students.

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1,524
Students
$8,127
Net Price
32%
Grad Rate
$40,100
Earnings
10 yr
$7,250
Debt

About This School

Galveston College is a public institution located in Galveston, Texas with approximately 1,524 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,127 per year. The graduation rate is 32%, and the typical graduate earns $40,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Galveston College (GC) is a public community college in Galveston, Texas.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable way to start your college journey — at just $8,127/year in net cost and a median debt of only $7,250 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, the 32% graduation rate is a real concern and suggests many students don't make it to the finish line, so you'll want to go in with a clear plan and strong support system. Graduates who do complete earn around $40,100 a decade out, which is modest but reasonable given the low cost of entry.

Founded
1967
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Health Professions44%
Computer Science4%
Business & Marketing3%
Education1%
Psychology1%
Biological Sciences0%
Social Sciences0%
Visual & Performing Arts0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,546
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,726
Avg Net Price
$8,127
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants42%
Median debt at graduation$7,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
32%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.5x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White30%
Black19%
Hispanic/Latino43%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,524 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Galveston College

4015 Ave Q

Galveston, TX 77550-7496

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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