School Highlights
Galen Health Institutes-Richmond serves 343 students (41% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Galen Health Institutes-Richmond ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Galen Health Institutes-Richmond
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
129 staff
Student Body
The student population of Galen Health Institutes-Richmond has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Galen Health Institutes-Richmond diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
343 students
1,608 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
139 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
204 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
343 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
139 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
204 students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
41%
21%
% White
20%
47%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
30%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
77%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%
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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