Texas A&M University-Galveston

PO Box 1675
Galveston, TX 77553-1675
http://www.tamug.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1962
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,636
Endowment1,854,736
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee35
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition5,651 in-state, 13,901 out-of-state
Room/Board4,870
Services
Associated FirmsAKBR Engineering All Seas Animal Clinic Aqua Marine Fish Farms Inc Argosy Shipping Atlantia Offshore Ltd. Atlas Maritime Associates, Inc Barry Rogliano Salles Baylor Law School Excel Engineering Galveton Bay Foundation Horizon Offshore Intec
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs647
# of Books91,305
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months75%
within one year80%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size130 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing25%
College housing typescoed dorms (54%), other housing options (46%)
Popular Events Big Event, Bonfire, Organizations Night, SALT Camp
Nearest AirportHouston (35), Houston (35)
Nearest TrainHouston (50)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCOffered on campus
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations31
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Nautilus (monthly)
Honor SocietiesTri Beta
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Multicultural Services, TAMUG S. E. E. D. (Students Encouraging Ethnic Diversity),
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Student Government, Dive Club, Sail Club, Prop Club, Drama, Choir, Women's Soccer Club, BUILD, Dive, Rowing, American Society of Mechanical Engineers