- Galen College of Nursing is a private for-profit nursing college with multiple locations in the United States. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
School Highlights
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay serves 1,465 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,465 students
- Acceptance Rate: 67%
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 62%
- 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
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1989, Louisville, KY
Total Faculty
67 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay has declined by 36% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,465 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
879 students
559 students
# Part-Time Students
586 students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,465 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
879 students
552 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
586 students
482 students
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
32%
% Black
24%
20%
% White
38%
33%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
15%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
61%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
67%
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$30,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$10,286
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
67%
96%
Source: 2025 (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 96%.
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: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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