University of Texas Medical Branch--Galveston

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Summary

University of Texas Medical Branch--Galveston is a public institution that was founded in 1891. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 546, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 120 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,219 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $16,519 (2011-12).

School mission (as provided by the school):

As the first academic health center in Texas and among the oldest in the nation, the University of Texas Medical Branch has helped define health care for generations. Throughout its distinguished history, UTMB has provided Texas a diverse and highly skilled health professions work force, advancements in the understanding and treatment of illness and injury, and a leading source of medical care for patients from throughout the state. Today, despite challenges posed by Hurricane Ike, UTMB remains a home of continued educational, research and clinical excellence, committed to ensuring better health and a better life for the people of Texas and beyond, well into the future.

General Information

School type	public, coed college
Year founded	1891
Religious affiliation	N/A
Academic calendar	semester
Setting	urban
2010 Endowment	N/A

Applying

When applying to University of Texas Medical Branch--Galveston, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at University of Texas Medical Branch--Galveston is $30.

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Selectivity	N/A
Fall 2010 acceptance rate	N/A
Application deadline	rolling
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	N/A

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Academic Life

The most popular majors at University of Texas Medical Branch--Galveston include: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist; and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.

Class sizes	N/A
Student-faculty ratio	N/A
4-year graduation rate	N/A
Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 81% Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 11% Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 8%

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Student Life

University of Texas Medical Branch--Galveston has a total undergraduate enrollment of 546, with a gender distribution of 20.0 percent male students and 80.0 percent female students.

Total enrollment	2,660
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity	N/A
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority	N/A
Collegiate athletic association	N/A

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Campus Info & Services

University of Texas Medical Branch--Galveston offers a number of student services including health service and health insurance. University of Texas Medical Branch--Galveston also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of Texas Medical Branch--Galveston.

Students who have cars on campus	N/A
Health insurance offered	Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer	No

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Paying for School

At University of Texas Medical Branch--Galveston, 78.5 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $4,708.

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In-state tuition and fees	$7,219 (2011-12)
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$16,519 (2011-12)
Room and board	$6,606 (2011-12) - Low
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* Overview details based on 2010 data