Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke

1819 Electric Road, Suite H
Roanoke, VA 24018
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke serves 315 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke
(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
21 staff
39 staff

Student Body

The student population of Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke has grown by 82% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
315 students
1,380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
177 students
585 students
# Part-Time Students
138 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
315 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
177 students
415 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
138 students
795 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Black
22%
22%
% White
49%
45%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
24%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72

Tuition & Financial Aid

% 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-Roanoke's ranking?
Galen Health Institutes-Roanoke ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,581 per year for in-state students and $8,577 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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