College of the Mainland
The College of the Mainland (COM) is located in Texas City, Texas. COM was established in 1966 and it now serves over 4000 students. Students will be able to pursue various associate’s degrees and certificates at this school. COM is also a well-known transfer school and many students choose to start their college journey at this institution. The college is completely accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The nursing program at COM has become very respected throughout the years. There is a vocational nursing program, an associate’s degree in nursing program, and an LVN-to-RN transition track. All of these nursing programs are held to a high standard and give nursing students a full education. The curriculum at COM will involve interactive labs, classroom lectures, and clinical rotations at state-of-the-art facilities in order to give students practical experience. This nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). It is also approved by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
| Number of Students4,328 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate65% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 77 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 17 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 100 miles radius of College of the Mainland
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Galveston College
14 miles away |
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Alvin Community College
15 miles away |
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San Jacinto Community College
20 miles away |
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Lee College
23 miles away |
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Houston Community College
33 miles away |
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Lone Star College System
62 miles away |
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Wharton County Junior College
66 miles away |
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Lamar State College-Port Arthur
73 miles away |
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Lamar State College-Orange
90 miles away |
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Blinn College
100 miles away |
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McLennan Community College
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1975 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $45/credit | |
| In State Students | $85/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $115/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,025 | $3,825 | $5,175 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,150 | $5,950 | $8,050 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,625 | $10,625 | $14,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 55% of College of the Mainland's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 37% | $4,465 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $1,014 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 5% | $1,915 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $1,344 |
| Federal Student Loans | 5% | $3,740 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$3,463
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,783 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$1,695 |
| $48,001 to $75,000-- |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
4,328
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,545
Women
1,783
Men
27%
Full-time
73%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
49% |
|
Hispanic |
29% |
|
Black/African American |
17% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
