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College of the Mainland

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
On-time graduation rate 28%

Located in Texas City, Texas, College of the Mainland is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of College of the Mainland is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

College of the Mainland is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, College of the Mainland emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at College of the Mainland is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,973

Cost of attendance at College of the Mainland in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$3,873

Cost of attendance at College of the Mainland in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 60 of freshman students at College of the Mainland received on average $5,227 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,227
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 131 38% $5,769 $755,771
Other Federal Grant 154 45% $5,881 $905,655
State Grant/Scholarships 58 17% $1,700 $98,579
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 70 20% $1,112 $77,831
Total Grant & Scholarships 207 60% $5,227 $1,082,065

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of the Mainland students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of College of the Mainland students is 28.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.9%.

28.0%

  • African American 15.4% 4 students
  • white 26.5% 22 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 29 students

Service Offerings

College of the Mainland provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

College of the Mainland offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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