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Tuition

$7,661

$16,085

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Selective

55%

acceptance rate

Accepted 848
Declined + 686
Total Received 1,534
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Public

1,905

undergraduate students

109

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

61%

39%

male

female

1  :  15

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
3%
600-699
26%
500-599
45%
400-499
25%
300-399
1%
700-800
3%
600-699
27%
500-599
49%
400-499
20%
300-399
1%
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30-36
3%
24-29
37%
18-23
54%
12-17
6%
30-36
3%
24-29
37%
18-23
54%
12-17
6%
30-36
3%
24-29
37%
18-23
54%
12-17
6%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Marine Biology
  2. Maritime Administration
  3. Marine Transportation
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School Facts

Texas A&M at Galveston, founded in 1962, is a public university of marine and maritime-related studies. Its 100-acre campus is located on the harbor in Galveston, on the Gulf Coast 50 miles southwest of Houston, Texas.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 2,014
Established in 1962
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 6835
ACT 6592

Right Now

Galveston, TX

130-acre campus in Galveston (population: 48,444), 40 miles from Houston. Served by bus; major airports serve Houston. Public transportation serves campus.

Texas A&M University at Galveston
Seawolf Parkway
Galveston, TX 77553-1675

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
46%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
75%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
12%
Top 1/4
60%
Top 1/2
78%
Bottom 1/2
22%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
3%
600-699
26%
500-599
45%
400-499
25%
300-399
1%
700-800
3%
600-699
27%
500-599
49%
400-499
20%
300-399
1%
composite english math
30-36
3%
24-29
37%
18-23
54%
12-17
6%
30-36
3%
24-29
37%
18-23
54%
12-17
6%
30-36
3%
24-29
37%
18-23
54%
12-17
6%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $45
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline July 31 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Interview

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Selective

55%

acceptance rate

Accepted 848
Declined + 686
Total Received 1,534

Admissions Contact

Shana Marcon
Assistant Director of Admissions
P: 409 740-4414
F: 409 740-4731
seaaggie@tamug.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $4,516
Room 5,600
Board 3,526
Additional fees 1,873
Books & supplies 1,272
Total $16,787

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Other

Financial Aid Office

P: 409 740-4500
F: 409 740-4731
4finaid@tamug.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Christiana Mendez
Assistant Director of Enrollment Services
mendezc@tamug.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
crew
sailing

Athletic Facts

Mascot
Reveille
School colors
maroon and white

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Club Sports - Men's

Crew, Sailing

Club Sports - Women's

Crew, Sailing, Soccer

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Basketball, Flag Football, Inner-Tube Water Polo, Racquetball, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Marine Biology
Marine Engineering Technology
Marine Fisheries
Marine Resource Management
Marine Science
Marine Transportation
Maritime Administration
Maritime Administration and Logistics
Maritime Studies
Maritime Systems Engineering
Ocean/Coastal Resources
University Studies

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Marine Biology
  2. Maritime Administration
  3. Marine Transportation

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,014

total students

79%

21%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

95%

1,905
students

Female
39%
744

Male
61%
1,161

Graduate

5%

109
students

Female
44%
48

Male
56%
61

undergraduateFull-time

92%

1,761
students

Female
39%
685

Male
61%
1,076

undergraduatePart-time

8%

144
students

Female
41%
59

Male
59%
85

Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
56%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

86%

Transfer applicants accepted

82%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: July 31

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

92

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

36

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented China
Guatemala
India
Korea
Mexico
Taiwan
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Shana Marcon
Assistant Director of Admissions
409 740-4723
marcons@tamug.edu

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