School Highlights
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati serves 645 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Acceptance Rate: 35%
- Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- 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
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 55% over five years.
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
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
27 staff
24 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati has declined by 39% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 75% over five years.
Total Enrollment
645 students
612 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
386 students
342 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 16-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
259 students
270 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 16-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
645 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
386 students
342 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 16-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
259 students
402 students
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
26%
16%
% White
50%
62%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
15%
8%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.58
Showing 2011–2025. View full 16-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
13%
25.69%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
64%
23%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$69,188
$42,156
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$18,562
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$6,516
Acceptance Rate
35%
64%
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-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, Highest median earnings 10 years after entry and Highest completion rates.
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