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$2,546Tuition
1,524Students
32%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$37,233Earnings
Public4-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,546
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,726
Average Net Price
$8,127
Students Receiving Financial Aid
41.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,512
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,385
Books & Supplies
$2,046
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,104
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,311
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$109/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
28.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
11.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
41.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $7,495
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,228
$48,001 – $75,000 $9,470
$75,001 – $110,000 $11,019
$110,001+ $13,543

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay around $7,495 annually at Galveston College, while those making over $110,000 face the full $13,543 cost. The net price stays reasonable across most income brackets, hovering between $7,000-$11,000 for families earning up to $110,000. A four-year degree would cost between $30,000-$54,000 total depending on family income.

Graduates leave with a median debt of just $10,311, translating to monthly payments of $109. That's manageable against median earnings of $37,233 ten years out. The college serves a working-class community where 42% of students receive Pell Grants. Only 11% of students take federal loans, suggesting many pay as they go or rely on other funding sources.

Students from low-income families get the best financial deal here, paying less than half what wealthy families pay while accessing the same programs and island campus experience.

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