School Highlights
Galen College of Nursing-ARH serves 525 students (59% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Galen College of Nursing-ARH ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Galen College of Nursing-ARH
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
232 staff
Student Body
The student population of Galen College of Nursing-ARH has grown by 629% over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-ARH diversity score of 0.08 is less than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has grown by 67% over five years.
Total Enrollment
525 students
2,968 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
311 students
1,000 students
# Part-Time Students
214 students
1,968 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
266 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
311 students
978 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
55 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
214 students
1,968 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
2%
4%
% Hawaiian
96%
77%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.40
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5333%
0.4329%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3333%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2018)
$21,321
$11,010
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2018)
$6,334
$6,030
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galen College of Nursing-ARH's ranking?
Galen College of Nursing-ARH ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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