# Galveston College

> Galveston College is a public college in Galveston, TX, with 1,528 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $5,940 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 30.8%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $41,505.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/galveston-college-1048
- Location: Galveston, TX, United States
- Setting: Fringe town
- Control: Public
- Classification: Technical community college
- Official website: https://www.gc.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 224961
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $2,726 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,518 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $5,940 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 38.3% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 30.8% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $41,505 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 1,528 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Galveston College tuition?

In-state tuition at Galveston College is $2,726 and out-of-state tuition is $6,518 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $5,940 a year.

### What is the average net price at Galveston College?

The average net price at Galveston College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $5,940 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Galveston College?

30.8% of first-time, full-time students at Galveston College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Galveston College?

The closest matches are Lamar State College-Orange, Lamar State College-Port Arthur, and Grayson College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

## Related pages

- [Galveston College Tuition & Financial Aid 2026](https://www.collegesref.com/college/galveston-college-1048/financial)
- [Galveston College Outcomes: Earnings by Major](https://www.collegesref.com/college/galveston-college-1048/outcomes)
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- [College Scorecard entry](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?224961)
- [College Navigator entry](https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=224961)

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/galveston-college-1048. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.