Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
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(502)410-6200
School Highlights
- Galen College of Nursing-Louisville serves 879 students (54% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 16%.
- Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is one of 5 community colleges within Jefferson County, KY.
- The nearest community college to Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is Mid-America College Of Funeral Service (3.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville | (KY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Less than 2 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 73 staff | 97 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 3 | 5 |
| Total Enrollment | 879 students | 3,252 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 476 students | 1,360 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 403 students | 1,892 students |
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| % Asian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% |
| % Black | 12% | 8% |
| % White | 78% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.29 |
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| College Completion Rate | 63% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $38,900 | $29,400 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 97% | 97% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $20,000 | $14,296 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $7,790 | $6,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 69% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is Mid-America College Of Funeral Service (3.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 65 students | 3.60 Mi3111 Hamburg Pke
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812)288-8878 3.6065 - 13,550 students | 3.70 Mi109 E Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502)213-4000 3.7013,550 - Sullivan UniversityPublic3,575 students | 4.60 Mi3101 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
(502)456-6504 4.603,575 - ATA CollegePrivate, for profit439 students | 8.00 Mi10180 Linn Station Rd Ste A200
Louisville, KY 40223
(502)371-8330 8.00439 - Brown Mackie College-LouisvillePrivate, for profit1,120 students | 8.20 Mi3605 Fern Valley Road
Louisville, KY 40219
(502)810-6000 8.201,120
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