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 (2026-27)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
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 517% 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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
315 students
924 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
0.00
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-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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