School Highlights
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay serves 2,296 students (64% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 59%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 2,296 students
- Acceptance Rate: 67%
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 139 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
139 staff
139 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
10
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay has grown by 42% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,296 students
2,862 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,470 students
862 students
# Part-Time Students
826 students
2,000 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
242 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,470 students
862 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
826 students
2,761 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
29%
% Black
19%
16%
% White
56%
41%
% Two or more races
7%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
62.82%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.49%
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
67%
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay?
The acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay is 67%, which is lower than the state average of 89%.
What is Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay's ranking?
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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