Galveston College is a public community college located in Galveston, Texas, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

History of the school: On November 2, 1935, voters approved the creation of the Galveston Junior College District, but a subsequent election to support the district through property taxes failed. In the mid-1960s, Galveston citizens once again pushed for the establishment of a college, and in 1966, a tax rate vote supporting the new college was passed. Galveston College officially opened in September 1967.

Location: Located in Galveston, Texas, a coastal city, students can not only enjoy modern learning facilities, but also experience rich marine culture and diverse humanistic environment.

School size: The campus area is about 1 acre, with about 2,400 students taking credit courses each semester, and nearly 8,000 people participating in continuing education and workforce development programs each year.

Academic education

Professional settings: The college offers a wide range of associate degree programs covering arts and humanities, health sciences, nursing, science/technology/engineering/mathematics, computer science and information technology, public service/business/industry and other fields. In addition, there are two four-year degree programs, namely the Bachelor of Nursing and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management.

Teaching mode: small classes with an average of 14.1 students per class, frequent interaction between teachers and students, and personalized guidance and support for students.

Faculty: more than 150 full-time staff and teachers, and nearly 90 part-time teachers.

Apply for admission

Application requirements: high school graduation or equivalent, minimum TOEFL score of 61, some majors may have higher requirements. Students who do not meet the TOEFL score requirement can apply for the school's language courses.

Admission rate: about 87%.

Application deadline: generally July 7 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester, but some courses may have different deadlines. It is recommended to check the requirements of specific majors in advance.

Study abroad costs

Tuition: approximately $3,266 per year for in-state students and approximately $5,726 per year for out-of-state students.

Accommodation fee: approximately $8,512 per year.

Campus life

Student activities: The college's sports team is nicknamed "White Caps" and has baseball and softball programs. In addition, the school also has various clubs and extracurricular activities, such as drama performances, art exhibitions, volunteer activities, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life.

Campus facilities: The school has facilities such as a student center, library, and counseling center to provide students with convenience in learning and living.