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College of the Mainland

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College of the Mainland

  • LocationTexas City, TX
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 4,961 students
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College of the Mainland is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Galveston Newman Center, a Catholic campus ministry, lists College of the Mainland among the schools it serves. The center's website describes weekly student activities, including a student-led Bible study, a Catholicism course, rosary, and college nights, and states that the center does not have weekday Mass. The center's listed address is in Galveston, not on the college's Texas City campus.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The center's own website and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston campus ministry page both list College of the Mainland as a school served.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Home - Galveston Newman Centergalveston-newman-center.mailchimpsites.com · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry Serving Texas A&M Galveston, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston College, and College of the Mainland”
      The Galveston Newman Center describes itself as the Catholic campus ministry serving College of the Mainland.
    2. University Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Galveston-Houstonarchgh.org/campusministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Texas A&M University at Galveston University of Texas Medical Branch College of the Mainland Galveston College”
      The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston lists the Galveston Newman Center as supporting College of the Mainland.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNo (The center's listed address is in Galveston; the college's address is 1200 Amburn Rd., Texas City.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Home - Galveston Newman Centergalveston-newman-center.mailchimpsites.com · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Galveston Newman Center 602 Seawolf Parkway Suite B Galveston, TX 77554”
      The Galveston Newman Center's address is 602 Seawolf Parkway Suite B, Galveston, TX 77554.
    2. Contact Us | College of the Mainlandcom.edu/about/contact-us/index.html · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “College of the Mainland 1200 Amburn Rd. Texas City, TX 77591”
      College of the Mainland's physical address is 1200 Amburn Rd., Texas City, TX 77591.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNone (The center's own page states that it does not have Mass during the weekdays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General - Galveston Newman Centergalveston-newman-center.mailchimpsites.com/general · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Pay attention to the Holy Days of Obligation. The Newman Center does not have mass during the weekdays”
      The Galveston Newman Center states that it does not have Mass during the weekdays.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (The center lists a student-led Bible study and small faith groups.)
    Sources (2)
    1. General - Galveston Newman Centergalveston-newman-center.mailchimpsites.com/general · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Bible Study Monday’s: 7:15 PM Bible Study is student led by and focuses on the passages of the Bible and how they relate to our faith in God.”
      The Galveston Newman Center holds a student-led Bible study on Mondays at 7:15 PM.
    2. Home - Galveston Newman Centergalveston-newman-center.mailchimpsites.com · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Get Involved! Liturgy…. Prayer time… Small Faith Groups…”
      The Galveston Newman Center's home page lists Liturgy, prayer time and small faith groups among ways to get involved.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (The center lists retreats (a spring retreat trip and day retreats) and small faith groups.)
    Sources (2)
    1. General - Galveston Newman Centergalveston-newman-center.mailchimpsites.com/general · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “There is always a Spring Retreat Trip where we travel to have an experience with some Holy Sites in America. We also have day retreats.”
      The Galveston Newman Center offers a spring retreat trip and day retreats.
    2. Home - Galveston Newman Centergalveston-newman-center.mailchimpsites.com · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Get Involved! Liturgy…. Prayer time… Small Faith Groups…”
      The Galveston Newman Center's home page lists Liturgy, prayer time and small faith groups among ways to get involved.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)None mapped within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The Galveston Newman Center's own website says it serves College of the Mainland students.
    Sources (2)
    1. Home - Galveston Newman Centergalveston-newman-center.mailchimpsites.com · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry Serving Texas A&M Galveston, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston College, and College of the Mainland”
      The Galveston Newman Center describes itself as the Catholic campus ministry serving College of the Mainland.
    2. University Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Galveston-Houstonarchgh.org/campusministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Texas A&M University at Galveston University of Texas Medical Branch College of the Mainland Galveston College”
      The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston lists the Galveston Newman Center as supporting College of the Mainland.
  • Weekly student activities include a student-led Bible study and a Catholicism course.
    Sources (1)
    1. General - Galveston Newman Centergalveston-newman-center.mailchimpsites.com/general · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Bible Study Monday’s: 7:15 PM Bible Study is student led by and focuses on the passages of the Bible and how they relate to our faith in God.”
      The Galveston Newman Center holds a student-led Bible study on Mondays at 7:15 PM.
      “Catholicism #101 Tuesday’s: 7:15 PM Catholicism 101 dives into what Catholics believe and are called to live.”
      The Galveston Newman Center offers Catholicism 101 on Tuesdays at 7:15 PM.
  • The center lists retreats, including a spring retreat trip.
    Sources (1)
    1. General - Galveston Newman Centergalveston-newman-center.mailchimpsites.com/general · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “There is always a Spring Retreat Trip where we travel to have an experience with some Holy Sites in America. We also have day retreats.”
      The Galveston Newman Center offers a spring retreat trip and day retreats.

Concerns

  • The center's page states that it does not have Mass during the weekdays.
    Sources (1)
    1. General - Galveston Newman Centergalveston-newman-center.mailchimpsites.com/general · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Pay attention to the Holy Days of Obligation. The Newman Center does not have mass during the weekdays”
      The Galveston Newman Center states that it does not have Mass during the weekdays.
  • The center's listed address is in Galveston, not at the college's Texas City campus.
    Sources (2)
    1. Home - Galveston Newman Centergalveston-newman-center.mailchimpsites.com · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Galveston Newman Center 602 Seawolf Parkway Suite B Galveston, TX 77554”
      The Galveston Newman Center's address is 602 Seawolf Parkway Suite B, Galveston, TX 77554.
    2. Contact Us | College of the Mainlandcom.edu/about/contact-us/index.html · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “College of the Mainland 1200 Amburn Rd. Texas City, TX 77591”
      College of the Mainland's physical address is 1200 Amburn Rd., Texas City, TX 77591.

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The Catholic center

Galveston Newman Center

  • Address: 602 Seawolf Parkway Suite B, Galveston, TX 77554
  • Distance from campus: 12.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: board games and activity space

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Source: galveston-newman-center.mailchimpsites.com, verified Oct. 14, 2026, galveston-newman-center.mailchimpsites.com, verified Oct. 14, 2026, galveston-newman-center.mailchimpsites.com, verified Oct. 14, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 2

Social life 3

Faith formation 1

Clubs and groups 2

Other 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Home - Galveston Newman Centergalveston-newman-center.mailchimpsites.com · verified Oct. 14, 2026
    “Catholic Campus Ministry Serving Texas A&M Galveston, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston College, and College of the Mainland”
    The Galveston Newman Center describes itself as the Catholic campus ministry serving College of the Mainland.
    “Catholic Campus Ministry Serving Texas A&M Galveston, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston College, and College of the Mainland”
    The Galveston Newman Center describes itself as the Catholic campus ministry serving College of the Mainland.
    “Galveston Newman Center 602 Seawolf Parkway Suite B Galveston, TX 77554”
    The Galveston Newman Center's address is 602 Seawolf Parkway Suite B, Galveston, TX 77554.
    “Galveston Newman Center 602 Seawolf Parkway Suite B Galveston, TX 77554 409-740-3797”
    The Galveston Newman Center publishes its address and phone number.
  2. University Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Galveston-Houstonarchgh.org/campusministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
    “Texas A&M University at Galveston University of Texas Medical Branch College of the Mainland Galveston College”
    The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston lists the Galveston Newman Center as supporting College of the Mainland.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
37 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.31%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.18 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$5,833

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

SettingCity
Students per faculty member18 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
4,961
Total students4,961
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$1,342
Cost of attendance (per year)$8,357
Median federal debt at graduation$5,960
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
31%
First-year retention—
Median earnings 10 years after entry$39,639
Admission rate—
Students receiving Pell grants27%

Value index: 53 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

The Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 226408
  • Carnegie classification: Associate's college
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is College of the Mainland a Catholic college?
No. College of the Mainland is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Galveston Newman Center.

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