School Description
Provided by Texas A & M University- GalvestonTexas A&M University is dedicated to the discovery, development, communication, and application of knowledge in a wide range of academic and professional fields. Its mission of providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs is inseparable from its mission of developing new understandings through research and creativity. It prepares students to assume roles in leadership, responsibility, and service to society. Texas A&M assumes as its historic trust the maintenance of freedom of inquiry and an intellectual environment nurturing the human mind and spirit. It welcomes and seeks to serve persons of all racial, ethnic, and geographic groups, women and men alike, as it addresses the needs of an increasingly diverse population and a global economy. In the twenty-first century, Texas A&M University seeks to assume a place of preeminence among public universities while respecting its history and traditions.
Our science majors are using the latest sonar technology to study the ocean bottom, counting whales in the Gulf of Mexico, traveling to Mexico to study aquatic life in underwater caves and spending time between semesters at SeaWorld caring for exotic animals. Our engineers are learning how to build undersea pipelines, bridges over waterways, and maritime machinery that will transport oil across the continents. Our business and transportation majors are preparing for careers in the ocean transportation industry, where international trade is the norm.
When Sea Aggies speak of "The Other Education," they are talking about leadership training, clubs, intramurals, Traditions, student government and all the other aspects of the TAMUG experience. Many elements converge to create the campus atmosphere: the student newspaper (NAUTILUS), the drama club, and more than 60 student organizations, which include academic, professional, community and campus service, religious, and just-for-fun student groups.
As would be expected, student life at TAMUG is often centered around the ocean. Many clubs and sports often involve water, but we have 27 active student organizations and 13 professional organizations involved in a wide variety of activities. The question is just finding the right organization, or organizations, for you!
Texas A & M University- Galveston
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaTexas A&M University at Galveston is an ocean-oriented branch campus of Texas A&M University offering courses in marine biology, marine fisheries, marine engineering technology, marine sciences, marine transportation, maritime administration, maritime studies, maritime systems engineering, oceans and coastal resources, and university studies (marine environmental law and policy). The university also offers a two-year Masters in Marine Resources Management. The program is available with or without a thesis option. It is the home of the Texas Maritime Academy and has a Navy-option-only NROTC unit on campus. (Marine Corps-option NROTC cadets must attend the main campus in College Station, TX.) The Texas Maritime Academy cadets of Texas A&M at Galveston get hands-on training on board the TS Texas Clipper III, which sails every summer on a training cruise. The ship is berthed at the campus when not at sea.
Students attending Texas A&M University at Galveston have many benefits of students attending the College Station campus. Sea Aggies, or Sea Ags, may purchase tickets for all sporting events, fine arts performances and concerts held in College Station. Degrees are awarded from Texas A&M University in College Station and Sea Aggies receive the same Aggie ring of which they have the option to attend the ring ceremony in College Station.
While the branch shares much with the main campus, the atmosphere fostered by the faculty, staff, and students emphasizes the intimate relationship between the Galveston, Texas-based university and the sea. Campus life is enhanced by the cultural and social activities in Galveston, Texas and incorporates many of the advantages of living on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
History
Texas A&M University Galveston began in 1962 as a marine laboratory and as the home of the Texas Maritime Academy. The federal government donated the first training ship, the Texas Clipper, to the Maritime Academy in 1965. In 1968 the campus was expanded with a donation by George P. Mitchell on Pelican Island. Land was donated again in 1993 with an additional as well as on Teichman Road to house TEEX, the sailing and rowing teams. Since then Texas A&M Galveston has been focused towards maritime fields in biology, administration, and engineering. Enrollment included 91 students in 1971 and has since risen to roughly 1,400.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southwest
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,585
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 99%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Texas A & M University- Galveston
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the husbandry and production of non-domesticated fish and shellfish populations for recreational and commercial purposes and the management of fishing and marine/aquatic product processing to ensure adequate conservation and efficient utilization. Includes instruction in the principles of marine/aquatic biology, freshwater and saltwater ecosystems, water resources, fishing production operations and management, fishing policy and regulation, and the management of recreational and commercial fishing activities.See more schools with programs in Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
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Natural Resources/Conservation
A general program that focuses on the studies and activities relating to the natural environment and its conservation, use, and improvement. Includes instruction in subjects such as climate, air, soil, water, land, fish and wildlife, and plant resources; in the basic principles of environmental science and natural resources management; and the recreational and economic uses of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.See more schools with programs in Natural Resources/Conservation
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Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Business
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General Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.See more schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Engineering
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Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of self-propelled, stationary, or towed vessels operating on or under the water, including inland, coastal and ocean environments; and the analysis of related engineering problems such as corrosion, power transfer, pressure, hull efficiency, stress factors, safety and life support, environmental hazards and factors, and specific use requirements.See more schools with programs in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
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Ocean Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems to monitor, control, manipulate and operate within coastal or ocean environments, such as underwater platforms, flood control systems, dikes, hydroelectric power systems, tide and current control and warning systems, and communications equipment; the planning and design of total systems for working and functioning in water or underwater environments; and the analysis of related engineering problems such as the action of water properties and behavior on physical systems and people, tidal forces, current movements, and wave motion.See more schools with programs in Ocean Engineering
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Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Biological and Physical Sciences
This general program is either a synthesis of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences.See more schools with programs in Biological and Physical Sciences
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.See more schools with programs in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology
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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the ecology and behavior of microbes, plants, and animals inhabiting oceans, coastal waters, and saltwater wetlands and their interactions with the physical environment. Includes instruction in chemical, physical, and geological oceanography; molecular, cellular, and biochemical studies; marine microbiology; marine botany; ichthyology; mammalogy; marine population dynamics and biodiversity; reproductive biology; studies of specific species, phyla, habitats, and ecosystems; marine paleocology and palentology; and applications to fields such as fisheries science and biotechnology.See more schools with programs in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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Biology
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Biology
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Transportation Careers
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Marine Transportation
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Marine Transportation
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Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
A program that prepares individuals to serve as captains, executive officers, engineers and ranking mates on commercially licensed inland, coastal and ocean-going vessels. Includes instruction in maritime traditions and law; maritime policy; economics and management of commercial marine operations; basic naval architecture and engineering; shipboard power systems engineering; crew supervision; and administrative procedures.See more schools with programs in Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
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Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
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Marine Transportation
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Marine Transportation
Master's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Natural Resources/Conservation
A general program that focuses on the studies and activities relating to the natural environment and its conservation, use, and improvement. Includes instruction in subjects such as climate, air, soil, water, land, fish and wildlife, and plant resources; in the basic principles of environmental science and natural resources management; and the recreational and economic uses of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.See more schools with programs in Natural Resources/Conservation
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Natural Resources/Conservation
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 41% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 5,118 | $ 13,398 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,110 | $ 12,390 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,008 | $ 1,008 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,960 | 15% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,692 | 11% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,224 | 25% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 1,927 | 37% | |
Any Aid: |
50% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 96% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 89% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 533, Math: 541 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 538, Math: 550 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 52% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 21, Verbal: 20, Math: 22 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 23 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Question: how good of a school is Texas A&M University at Galveston?41 months ago
Best AnswerI am a graduate of Texas A&M in College Station. TAMUG is a branch campus of the main campus in College Station, so technically, you're getting the same education. Same degree, same Aggie ring (whoop!) and everything. It kinda depends on what you want to study, though. Since it is on the coast, it concentrates on marine and maritime majors. It is a very good school, though. Highly ranked. If you want to major in something else that has nothing to do with water, you can go there your freshman year, take your basics, then transfer to the main campus. Quite easy to do if you keep your grades up. more info: http://www.tamug.tamu.edu/ or just email me at pooh8402@yahoo.com |
