School Overview
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), a component of the University of Texas System, was established in 1891. The school is located in Galveston, Texas, USA, which is about 50 miles south east of downtown Houston. UTMB is a health care complex which spans over 85 acres and includes seven hospitals, an assortment of centers and institutes, specialized clinics, and a medical school. There are 13,000 employees across these institutions. The medical school is the oldest medical school west of the Mississippi.
At the time of its establishment, it had only one building and fewer than 50 students. Today the campus has grown to include over 70 buildings and have an enrollment of over 2,500 students. The 84 acre campus includes three institutes for advanced study, four schools, seven on-site hospitals (including the affiliated Shriners Burns Hospital), a major medical library, and a comprehensive medical library, a network of clinics that provide the full range of specialized and primary care, and numerous research facilities.
It also has schools of nursing, medicine, allied health professions, an institute for medical humanities, and a graduate school of biomedical studies.
General Information
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Admission Office 301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555-1305 (409) 772-1215 Fax: (409) 772-4466 [email protected] Contact: Vicki Brewer Registrar |
Main Address 301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555 (409) 772-1011 |
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Size Total undergrads: 470 Degree-seeking undergrads: 470 Graduate enrollment: 965 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: $30 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: Not reported |
Tuition & Fees
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $5,563 |
| In-state Student Fees | $1,075 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $13,003 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $1,075 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 312 | 226 | 292 | – | 11 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | – | 1 | 25 | – | – |
| Cell/cellular and Molecular Biology | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Microbiology and Immunology | – | – | 12 | – | – |
| Molecular Biochemistry | – | 1 | 4 | – | – |
| Neuroscience | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Pathology/experimental Pathology | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | 312 | 221 | 267 | – | 8 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist | 34 | – | – | – | – |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | – | 1 | 6 | – | – |
| Family Practice Nurse/nursing | – | 51 | – | – | 5 |
| Medical Scientist | – | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Medicine | – | – | 219 | – | – |
| Nursing Administration | – | 12 | – | – | – |
| Nursing Education | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Nursing Science | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Occupational Therapy/therapist | – | 28 | – | – | – |
| Physical Therapy/therapist | – | 55 | 38 | – | 3 |
| Physician Assistant | – | 55 | – | – | – |
| Public Health, General | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 252 | – | – | – | – |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist | 26 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | – | 4 | – | – | 3 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | – | 4 | – | – | 3 |
Undergraduate Majors
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Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
Enrollment Statistics
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Undergraduate Student Age
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Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (409) 772-1011 |
| Website: | https://www.utmb.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.utmb.edu/enrollmentservices/resources/admissions |
| Address: | 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555-0129 |
| Setting: | Town: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,354 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,503 (75% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $0 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $0 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | % |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $0 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 6 | 7 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 8 | 3 | 13 | 4 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 12 | 3 | 20 | 11 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
| Books and supplies | $0 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $8,754 |
| Out-of-state | $17,427 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 0 | % | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 0 | % | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | % | $0 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 258 | 34% | $5,918 |
| Federal student loans | 368 | 49% | $10,450 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston students.
Admissions Considerations
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| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,354 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 786 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,568 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
- Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Professional Psychology (RPSY) - Postdoctoral residency programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
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