- 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 2,374 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 2,374 students
- Acceptance Rate: 67%
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- 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
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
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Year Founded
1989, Louisville, KY
Total Faculty
139 staff
188 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
11
Student Body
The student population of Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay has grown by 47% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay diversity score of 0.74 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,374 students
1,236 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
1,294 students
588 students
# Part-Time Students
1,080 students
648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
237 students
282 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,294 students
587 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
295 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
832 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
58 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
21%
31%
% Black
23%
19%
% White
38%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
11%
3%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.75
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%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
86%
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: 2024 (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: Diversity in US community colleges.
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