School Highlights
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville serves 5,585 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 5,585 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
- Minority enrollment: 51%
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 146 teachers has declined by 12% over five years.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
146 staff
82 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
5
Student Body
The student population of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville has grown by 87% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 38:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-Louisville diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 40% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,585 students
2,618 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
2,661 students
1,128 students
# Part-Time Students
2,924 students
2,146 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,801 students
2,618 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,994 students
1,102 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
667 students
242 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,807 students
2,146 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
117 students
88 students
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
13%
10%
% White
49%
72%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
24%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
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)
62%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$29,400
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
98%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,953
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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: Diversity in US community colleges.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is Caris College (3.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Caris College
Private for-profit
2780 Jefferson Centre Way, Suite 103
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 258-9510
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 258-9510
3.5 miles
Enrollment: 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
3111 Hamburg Pke
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-8878
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-8878
3.6 miles
Enrollment: 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
109 East Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-2200
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-2200
3.7 miles
Enrollment: 13,429 students In-state tuition: $3,704 Out-state tuition: $12,536 Minority enrollment: 46%
Sullivan University
Private for-profit
3101 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 456-6504
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 456-6504
4.6 miles
Enrollment: 2,498 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Private-state tuition: $13,500 Minority enrollment: 53%
ATA College
Private for-profit
10200 Linn Station Rd Ste 125
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 371-8330
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 371-8330
8.0 miles
Enrollment: 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Private-state tuition: $11,550 Minority enrollment: 74%
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