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Texas A & M University - Galveston

200 Seawolf Parkway, Galveston, TX 77554

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Texas A & M University - Galveston School Description

Texas 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!

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Texas A & M University - Galveston

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Texas 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.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,636
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
94%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 6,055
Students Receiving Aid:
47%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 45
Selectivity:
Selective
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Texas A & M University - Galveston Degree Programs

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Texas A & M University - Galveston Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 94%
Part-Time 6%
Men vs. Women
Men 58%
Women 42%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 81%
Hispanic 10%
Other 5%
Asian 2%
African-American 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 87%
Out-of-State 13%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 87%
Louisiana 2%
Colorado 1%
California 0%
Missouri 0%
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

Texas A & M University - Galveston Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 6,055    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,680    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,375    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,949 16%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,793 13%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,397 5%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,646 40%  
Any Aid:
   47%  

Texas A & M University - Galveston Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 78% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 87%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 460, Math: 490
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 590, Math: 600
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 47%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 19, Math: 20
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 24, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 45.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Texas A & M University - Galveston

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Question: how good of a school is Texas A&M University at Galveston?

42 months ago
pooh8402
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Best Answer

I 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

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