Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio

7411 John Smith Drive, Suite 300
San Antonio, TX 78229
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

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 (2024)

  • 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:

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
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
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Number of Programs Offered
3
9

Student Body

The student population of Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio has grown by 47% 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
4,669 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,055 students
1,310 students
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# Part-Time Students
532 students
3,359 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
225 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,055 students
1,289 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
532 students
3,151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
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% Hispanic
37%
46%
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% Black
11%
12%
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% White
36%
30%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.71
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
19%
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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
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
83%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$10,765
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
71%
72%
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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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,587 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 64%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Bexar County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Bexar County, TX is Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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