School Highlights
Galen Health Institutes-Richmond serves 454 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 78%
- 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
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Galen Health Institutes-Richmond
(VA) 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
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
24 staff
39 staff
Student Body
The student population of Galen Health Institutes-Richmond has grown by 32% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Galen Health Institutes-Richmond 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
454 students
924 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
267 students
585 students
# Part-Time Students
187 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
454 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
267 students
415 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
187 students
795 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
47%
22%
% White
22%
45%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
22%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galen Health Institutes-Richmond's ranking?
Galen Health Institutes-Richmond ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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