Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Galveston: 1  Indiana University-Kokomo (about 9 miles; Kokomo, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,500). 2  Indiana Wesleyan University (about 29 miles; Marion, IN; FT enrollment: 13,681). 3  Taylor University (about 38 miles; Upland, IN; FT enrollment: 2,272).
As you can see, most of Hawaii resides at over 2,000 feet above sea level. In fact the mean elevation of Hawai&#096i is 3,030 feet above sea level. It ranks tenth among the 50 states. Of course, the lowest points in Hawai`i are sea level at the Pacific Ocean. The highest point in the state is located in Hawai`i County on the island of Hawai`i, the big island. Mauna Kea rises 13,796 feet above sea level in the northeastern part of the island, about 99 miles west of Hilo. It's surrounded by Mauna Kea Forest Reserve. [ Topographic map ].
36 square miles of Hawaii are covered by water. Highest Point. The highest point in Hawaii is Mauna Kea reaching 13,796 feet into the sky. For more information, visit the U.S. Geological Survey's page about Mauna Kea.ohala is on the northern side of the island. Hualalai is in the west. Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa are toward the center of the island. Kilauea is located on the eastern side of Mauna Loa. Mauna Kea, at 13,796 feet above sea level, is the highest point in the state.