TAMUG Description

Cadets who are interested in undertaking a comprehensive maritime studies program at a respected school and in an ideal location should consider Texas A & M University in Galveston, Texas.

Academic programs of study at Galveston are all geared towards the study of the ocean, from a scientific and seamanship perspective. Within that general area of study, students may choose a major such as:
*Marine Biology
*Marine Engineering Technology
*Marine Transportation
*Ocean and Coastal Resources

All of Galveston’s campuses are located in close proximity to harbors or bays, offering easy access for research and sailing around the bay as part of classroom studies or for recreation. In fact, the school’s ship (the Texas Clipper) is part of each student’s experience, as they sail on it to learn the skills of seamanship and navigation.

As students prepare to graduate they take a test to become official members of the U.S. Merchant Marine.

Admissions applications are available online and should be submitted with an application fee, transcripts and ACT or SAT scores. A minimum SAT score of 1500 or minimum ACT score of 18 is required. Students who do not meet these application requirements may still apply and possibly be accepted under provisional status.

Texas A & M’s website features a thorough listing of financial aid resources and tips on how to apply for scholarships, Texas grants and loans. Certain forms of aid are based on financial need while others, like scholarships, are primarily determined by academic merit.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.tamug.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$6,818

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,128

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

1,764

TAMUG Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
1,566
Freshman Class
500
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,764

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
88%
Graduate
12%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Gender of Students

Women
37%
Men
63%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
2%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
80%
Latino
12%
Other
4%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%