Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio

7411 John Smith Drive, Suite 1400
San Antonio, TX 78229
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio serves 4,051 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 4,051 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 85%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 158 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
158 staff
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3
8
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio has grown by 130% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,051 students
4,931 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
2,432 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
1,619 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
405 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,432 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,619 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
52%
46%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
15%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
18%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
19%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
61%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$34,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
71%
72%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio often compared to?
Galen College of Nursing-San Antoniois often viewed alongside schools like Baptist Health System School of Health Professions by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio?
The acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is 71%, which is lower than the state average of 72%.
What is Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio's ranking?
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio located?
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is located in the Northwest Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Northwest Side.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 4,051 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 85%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Bexar County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Bexar County, TX is Baptist Health System School of Health Professions. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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