Colleges Near Galveston

Colleges and universities near me in the Galveston, Texas area

There are 2 colleges in Galveston and 34 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 316,570 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Texas with a population of 47,743, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Galveston. Driving time to these schools from Galveston should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Rice University in Houston which is ranked #9 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Lone Star College enrolling 68,415 students. In terms of affordability, Wharton County Junior College in Wharton offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $768 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Galveston.

Galveston, TX within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Culinary Institute Inc

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Houston, TX

Culinary Institute Inc

Private 2 Year

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343enrollment
$31,817net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
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NAAvg GPA

51 miles from Galveston

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American InterContinental University Houston

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Houston, TX

American InterContinental University Houston

Private 4 Year

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171enrollment
$16,305net price
100%acceptance rate
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NAAvg GPA

51 miles from Galveston

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Remington College Houston Campus

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Houston, TX

Remington College Houston Campus

Private 2 Year

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80enrollment
$19,564net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
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NAAvg GPA

53 miles from Galveston

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University of Phoenix Houston Campus

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Houston, Texas

University of Phoenix Houston Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

2,434enrollment
$18,897net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
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NAAvg GPA

56 miles from Galveston

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Texas

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Houston, TX

Chamberlain College of Nursing Texas

Private 4 Year

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2,167enrollment
$31,032net price
86%acceptance rate
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NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

58 miles from Galveston

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Remington College North Houston Campus

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Houston, TX

Remington College North Houston Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

185enrollment
$23,527net price
100%acceptance rate
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59 miles from Galveston

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North American College

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Houston, TX

North American College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

827enrollment
$13,978net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

60 miles from Galveston

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Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

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Houston, TX

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

Private 2 Year

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275enrollment
$33,371net price
100%acceptance rate
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62 miles from Galveston

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Wharton County Junior College

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Wharton, TX

Wharton County Junior College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

5,495enrollment
$3,985net price
100%acceptance rate
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NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 14

68 miles from Galveston

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Lone Star College

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The Woodlands, TX

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Lone Star College

Public 2 Year

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68,415enrollment
$10,188net price
100%acceptance rate
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76 miles from Galveston

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Grace School of Theology

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Conroe, TX

Grace School of Theology

Private 4 Year

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611enrollment
$12,292net price
100%acceptance rate
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77 miles from Galveston

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Lamar State College Port Arthur

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Port Arthur, TX

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Lamar State College Port Arthur

Public 2 Year

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2,600enrollment
$3,659net price
100%acceptance rate
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79 miles from Galveston

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Lamar University

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Beaumont, TX

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Lamar University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#25 Best Public Universities in Texas

16,803enrollment
$11,757net price
84%acceptance rate
830-1030SAT range
14-19ACT range
3.4Avg GPA

80 miles from Galveston

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Lamar Institute of Technology

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Beaumont, TX

Lamar Institute of Technology

Public 2 Year

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4,808enrollment
$9,346net price
100%acceptance rate
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80 miles from Galveston

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Prairie View A & M University

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HBCU

Prairie View, TX

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Prairie View A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#26 Best Public Universities in Texas

9,056enrollment
$12,875net price
76%acceptance rate
860-1050SAT range
16-21ACT range
3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

88 miles from Galveston

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Lamar State College Orange

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Orange, TX

Lamar State College Orange

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

2,682enrollment
$2,321net price
100%acceptance rate
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97 miles from Galveston

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Galveston College and is 12 miles from Galveston. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Galveston College are $2,546 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Galveston College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.