Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
School Highlights
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville serves 2,986 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 19%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 2,986 students
- Acceptance Rate: 73%
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 30%
- 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
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 166 teachers has grown by 127% over five years.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
166 staff
228 staff

Number of Programs Offered
6
5
Student Body
The student population of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville has grown by 75% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-Louisville diversity score of 0.49 is more than the state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,986 students
2,630 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1

# Full-Time Students
1,755 students
1,129 students

# Part-Time Students
1,231 students
1,501 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
287 students
253 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,755 students
1,129 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,093 students
1,501 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
138 students
167 students


Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% Asian
3%
2%

% Hispanic
6%
5%

% Black
13%
8%

% White
70%
81%

% Two or more races
6%
3%

% Unknown races
2%
1%


Diversity Score
0.49
0.33

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)
0.97%
0.39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$29,400

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
97%

Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$11,279

Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,953

Acceptance Rate
73%
69%

Source: 2021 (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: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Highest completion rates.
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