Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
School Highlights
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio serves 2,587 students (79% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 70%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 2,587 students
- Acceptance Rate: 71%
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 64%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 158 teachers has grown by 143% over five years.
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
(TX) 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
158 staff
262 staff

Number of Programs Offered
3
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio has grown by 107% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,587 students
3,674 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
2,055 students
1,289 students

# Part-Time Students
532 students
3,252 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
225 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,055 students
1,266 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
532 students
3,252 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
251 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%

% Hispanic
37%
46%

% Black
11%
12%

% White
36%
30%

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
3%


Diversity Score
0.71
0.68

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)
2.41%
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$34,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
83%

Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$10,765

Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
71%
72%

Source: 2021 (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: Diversity in US community colleges, Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Highest completion rates.
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