School Highlights
Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach serves 743 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 54%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
37 staff
71 staff
Student Body
The student population of Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach has grown by 58% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
743 students
1,975 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
444 students
661 students
# Part-Time Students
299 students
1,209 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
743 students
1,975 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
444 students
661 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
299 students
1,209 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
26%
29%
% White
46%
52%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
21%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
95%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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