School Highlights
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati serves 915 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 915 students
- Acceptance Rate: 35%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
60 staff
93 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3
39
Student Body
The student population of Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati has grown by 34% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 64% over five years.
Total Enrollment
915 students
757 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
555 students
397 students
# Part-Time Students
360 students
360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
915 students
313 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
555 students
385 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
360 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
19%
15%
% White
51%
62%
% Hawaiian
7%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
11%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
13%
26.37%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
64%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
35%
64%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati?
The acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati is 35%, which is lower than the state average of 64%.
What is Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati's ranking?
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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