The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
UTMB
Galveston, Texas 77555-0129
Campus Vibe
Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is a public urban institution in Galveston, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 559 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
graduates earn a median of $92,961 a decade after enrollment.
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News & Alerts
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
54.9%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,678
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
- •85% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Also in 1901, the school admitted their first woman faculty member, Marie Charlotte Schaefer.
- •In 1915, the medical branch built the first hospital dedicated to children in Texas.
- •By 1924, UTMB had established the first department of pediatrics in the state of Texas – which was also one of the first departments of pediatrics in the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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