School Highlights
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville serves 5,585 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 5,585 students
- Acceptance Rate: 73%
- Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
- Minority enrollment: 51%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 146 teachers has declined by 12% over five years.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
146 staff
82 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
5
Student Body
The student population of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville has grown by 87% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 38:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-Louisville diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 40% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,585 students
3,274 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
2,661 students
1,128 students
# Part-Time Students
2,924 students
2,146 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
478 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,994 students
1,102 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
667 students
242 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,807 students
2,146 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
117 students
88 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
459 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
13%
10%
% White
49%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
24%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
63%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
62%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$29,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
98%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,953
Acceptance Rate
73%
69%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville?
The acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is 73%, which is higher than the state average of 69%.
What is Galen College of Nursing-Louisville's ranking?
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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