School Highlights
Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach serves 470 students (28% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Minority enrollment: 61%
- 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
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: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
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
n/a
177 staff
Student Body
The student population of Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
470 students
1,971 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
133 students
622 students
# Part-Time Students
337 students
1,349 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
470 students
279 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
133 students
605 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
337 students
1,965 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
30%
29%
% White
39%
52%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
22%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
17%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,729
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
SAT Reading
n/a
430
SAT Math
n/a
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 12/24/2024
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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