Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $1,773 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $3,873 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $8,014 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $1,975 | State avg: $17,343. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 27.64% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 3.35% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does College of the Mainland Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$3,873
Books and supplies
$2,000
Fees and remainder
$2,141
Sticker price
$8,014
Average net price
$1,975
Average aid coverage
75%
$6,039 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at College of the Mainland pays approximately $1,975 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Texas average of $17,343 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is College of the Mainland?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Texas and national averages.
College of the Mainland net price
$1,975
Texas average
$17,343
National average
$17,506
College of the Mainland Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $3,873 and average net price at $1,975. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$3,873
Current net price
$1,975
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
28.25%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$39,639
Undergraduates
3,342
10-Year Median Earnings - College of the Mainland vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
College of the Mainland graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends College of the Mainland?
Undergraduates
3,342
Completion rate
28.25%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
27.64%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
3.35%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 27.64% of College of the Mainland students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 3.35% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at College of the Mainland
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use College of the Mainland's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
College of the Mainland lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
College of the Mainland is listed at 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City, TX 77591-2499. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare College of the Mainland with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Mainland | Not available | $3,873 | $1,975 | $39,639 |
| West Coast University-Texas | Not available | $16,715 | $25,957 | $102,672 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $93,615 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Not available | Not available | Not available | $92,961 |
| Chamberlain University-Texas | 95.65% | $19,686 | $32,247 | $92,405 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is College of the Mainland's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for College of the Mainland in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is College of the Mainland tuition?
College of the Mainland's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $3,873.
What is College of the Mainland's average net price?
College of the Mainland's average net price in the local dataset is $1,975.
What is College of the Mainland's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $39,639 for College of the Mainland.
Is College of the Mainland accredited?
College of the Mainland's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend College of the Mainland?
The local dataset lists 3,342 undergraduate students at College of the Mainland.
What percentage of College of the Mainland students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for College of the Mainland in the local dataset is 27.64%.
What is the federal loan rate at College of the Mainland?
The federal loan rate for College of the Mainland in the local dataset is 3.35%.
Where should I verify College of the Mainland data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with College of the Mainland or the latest official federal education data.