Galveston College

Galveston, TX 77550
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Galveston College (GC) is located in Galveston, Texas. GC was established in 1967 and it now serves around 2400 students. Students can pursue several types of associate’s degrees and certificates at GC. The school has also become well known for being a provider of workforce development training. Whether students are looking for new career opportunities or to further develop their skills, this school will be able to help. GC is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges.

The GC nursing program is one of the most sought-after programs at GC and many students sign up for these courses each year. Students will be able to enjoy the associate’s degree nursing program, the vocational nursing program, and the special transition to ADN program designed for current LVNs who wish to become RNs. This nursing program will teach students everything they need to know to succeed as professional nurses. Both theory and clinical courses are a part of the curriculum. The nursing program is fully approved by the Texas State Board of Nursing. The associate’s degree in nursing program is also fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Nursing in Education (ACEN).

Institution Overview

Campus LocaleFringe Town
Number of Students2,208
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1
Is Admission OpenYes
Religious Affiliation -
Level2-year
TypePublic
On Campus HousingYes
Retention Rate53%

Nursing Programs

Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)

Number of Graduates
Degree type Men Women
Associate's degree 13 38
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years 0 19
Average NCLEX pass rate
  • NCLEX-PN: 84.2%
  • NCLEX-RN: 84%

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
01/01/1969 - Current
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
ACEN
06/01/1978 - Current

Admission

100%

Acceptance Rate
The college has an open admission policy. However each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).

Cost 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$72/credit
In State Students$92/credit
Out of State Students$157/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 $3,240 $4,140 $7,065
ADN 70 $5,040 $6,440 $10,990
BSN 125 $9,000 $11,500 $19,625
Please note that the above cost estimate does not include school fees, books, supplies, etc.You need to allot additional money for that.
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, 78% of Galveston College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.

Students Receiving Aid Average Amount/Student
Pell Grant 43% $4,654
Other Federal Grant 4% $400
State Grant & Scholarships 18% $823
Institutional Grant & Scholarships 36% $1,694
Federal Student Loans 8% $4,635
Private Loans 1% $1,800

$4,421

Average Net Price
The average net price is calculated by subtracting the average amount of financial aid received by students from the total cost of attendance.
Average Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$2,609
$30,001 to $48,000$3,139
$48,001 to $75,000$4,321
$75,001 to $110,000$7,501
Over $110,000$8,219

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Student Population

2,208

Undergrads

0

Graduates

1,350

Women

858

Men

26%

Full-time

74%

Par-time

Ethnic Diversity
White
39%
Hispanic
38%
Black/African American
16%
Asian
3%
Race/ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races
2%
Non-resident alien
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%

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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
Galveston College
4015 Ave Q
Galveston, TX 77550
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