College of the Mainland Tuition & Completion (2026)
College of the Mainland is a public community college in Texas City, Texas, serving roughly 3,368 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $1,342 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,310. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (39.0%) and White (32.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,310
- 2024 Average Net Price: $1,342 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,368 44.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.18%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 46.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 98.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,379
- Room & Board: $6,236 annual estimate
College of the Mainland: what the data shows
Common questions about College of the Mainland, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is College of the Mainland?
College of the Mainland is located in Texas City, TX (ZIP 77591-2499).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is College of the Mainland public or private?
College of the Mainland is a Public institution.
How much does College of the Mainland cost?
Published tuition: $2,310 in-state, $4,140 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $1,342.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,352 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $200 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $9,240.
How big is College of the Mainland?
Total enrollment: 3,368 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,379 students.
About 44% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at College of the Mainland?
150%-time completion rate: 31.18%.
What do graduates of College of the Mainland earn?
Median earnings: $36,164 six years after entry; $39,639 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,960.
27.11% of students receive Pell grants.
What is College of the Mainland known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (287 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (102 completions)
- Chemical Technology/Technician (57 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (53 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (46 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (45 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (45 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (37 completions)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design (27 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (26 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is College of the Mainland a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 31.18%; median earnings $39,639 at 10 years; net price $1,342. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,310
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of the Mainland was $2,310.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$1,342
2024 Value
In 2024 College of the Mainland had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,342.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$5,368 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$1,342 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$9,240 4-Year In-State Tuition
$16,560 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,236 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$10,546 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$42,184 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for College of the Mainland.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at College of the Mainland was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for College of the Mainland in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,494 | $3,174 | $7,864 |
| 2014 | $1,773 | $3,873 | $7,141 |
| 2015 | $1,773 | $3,873 | $2,936 |
| 2016 | $1,773 | $3,873 | $3,243 |
| 2017 | $1,773 | $3,873 | $2,769 |
| 2018 | $1,773 | $3,873 | $3,104 |
| 2019 | $1,773 | $3,873 | $2,036 |
| 2020 | $1,773 | $3,873 | $2,032 |
| 2021 | $1,773 | $3,873 | $2,398 |
| 2022 | $1,773 | $3,873 | $1,890 |
| 2023 | $1,773 | $3,873 | $1,975 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
College of the Mainland reported total enrollment of about 3,368 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (39.0%), White (32.9%), and Black or African American (17.6%). About 27.11% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
44.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College of the Mainland in 2024 is 3,368 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,379 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 39.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
31.18% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from College of the Mainland completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 33% male / 67% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 10% male / 90% female
- Chemical Technology/Technician: 81% male / 19% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for College of the Mainland.
Return on Investment
$5,960 Median Student Debt
$39,639 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
15.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
7284.31% Return on Investment
1.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for College of the Mainland.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 41 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 287 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 102 completions
3. Chemical Technology/Technician: 57 completions
4. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 53 completions
5. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 46 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 45 completions
7. Business/Commerce, General: 45 completions
8. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 37 completions
9. Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design: 27 completions
Most popular programs at College of the Mainland.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for College of the Mainland graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for College of the Mainland from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 98.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,492
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,833
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
College of the Mainland is a public institution located in Texas City, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Chemical Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 3,368 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (39.0%), White (32.9%), Black or African American (17.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 31.18%. Approximately 27.11% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Texas City, TX 77591-2499
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.18% graduation rate at College of the Mainland falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College of the Mainland located?
College of the Mainland is located in Texas City, TX.
How much does College of the Mainland cost?
Reported tuition is $2,310 and average net price is $1,342 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,236 annually.
What is the student body demographics at College of the Mainland?
College of the Mainland reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,379 students, Hispanic or Latino (39.0%), White (32.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend College of the Mainland?
About 46.5% of students at College of the Mainland are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of College of the Mainland earn?
Median earnings are $36,164 six years after entry and $39,639 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at College of the Mainland?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do College of the Mainland students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,960.
Is College of the Mainland public or private?
College of the Mainland is a public institution located in Texas City, TX.
Is College of the Mainland an HBCU?
No. College of the Mainland is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is College of the Mainland a tribal college?
No. College of the Mainland is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is College of the Mainland a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—College of the Mainland reports 39.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is College of the Mainland religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for College of the Mainland in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.