College of the Mainland, a comprehensive community college, is an accessible, affordable learner-centered institution dedicated to student success serving the mainland area of Galveston County and beyond.
School Highlights
College of the Mainland serves 5,733 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 5,733 students
In-state tuition: $2,973
Out-state tuition: $3,873
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 62%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of College of the Mainland has grown by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The College of the Mainland diversity score of 0.70 is equal to the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,733 students
1,396 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,711 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
4,022 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
573 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,711 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,022 students
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
36%
46%
% Black
16%
14%
% White
38%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
0.5469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2526%
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,600
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,973 is less than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,873 is less than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,973
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,873
$5,750
Tuition Notes
12 hours In District
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,750
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
College of the Mainland has something for everyone but more
importantly we offer a supportive, quality, affordable opportunity
to acquire the intellectual, cultural, social and economic skills
that you need to succeed today. Whether you seek an inexpensive
path to a bachelor's degree, an associate degree with a technical
skill or a class to advance you professionally or academically, you
will find an outstanding faculty and an eager support staff
committed to your success. The learning opportunities available at
COM extend from pre-college Adult Basic Education, ESL, GED and
developmental studies to college core curriculum and general
studies courses that transfer to senior colleges and universities.
In addition, our world-class technical programs offer Associate of
Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees in process technology, computers,
networking, business, child development, criminal justice and many
more to prepare you for entry into choice career fields. Our
diverse and popular continuing education classes- for personal and
professional enrichment-cover a wide range of interests and
pursuits. And, our workforce training and retraining programs
-delivered on-site or on-campus-help employees enhance their
careers and employers strengthen their business position.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 5,733 students
In-state tuition: $2,973
Out-state tuition: $3,873
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 62%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
