School Highlights
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City serves 122 students (70% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is more than the state average of 30%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 34%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City
(UT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
6 staff
98 staff
Student Body
The student population of Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City has grown by 93% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City diversity score of 0.50 is more than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
122 students
3,023 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
85 students
476 students
# Part-Time Students
37 students
2,547 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
122 students
2,323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
85 students
476 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
37 students
3,592 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
66%
70%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Unknown races
23%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.49
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
76%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City's ranking?
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City ranks among the top 20% of community college in Utah for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City is Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences (1.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Private for-profit
12257 South Business Park Drive
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 816-1444
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 816-1444
1.8 miles
Enrollment: 2,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 62% Private-state tuition: $18,320 Minority enrollment: 31%
2301 West Ashton Blvd.
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 753-4100
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 753-4100
5.8 miles
Enrollment: 3,967 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Eagle Gate College-Murray
Private for-profit
5588 South Green Street
Murray, UT 84123
(888) 618-9336
Murray, UT 84123
(888) 618-9336
10.1 miles
Enrollment: 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Private-state tuition: $14,880 Minority enrollment: 56%
Salt Lake Community College
Public
4600 S Redwood Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 957-4111
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 957-4111
11.9 miles
Enrollment: 27,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 In-state tuition: $3,469 Out-state tuition: $11,011 Minority enrollment: 38%
Fortis College-Salt Lake City
Private for-profit
3949 S 700 E Ste 150
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 713-0915
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 713-0915
12.7 miles
Enrollment: 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Private-state tuition: $14,097 Minority enrollment: 47%
Recent Articles
Required Course Full? Avoid Community College Degree Delays
Learn how a full required course can delay graduation, how to navigate waitlists, and how to find approved alternatives that protect your community college degree timeline and financial aid eligibility.
Catalog-Year Rules: Community College Graduation Requirements
Understand how catalog years determine community college graduation requirements, how enrollment breaks and major changes affect eligibility, and what to verify before choosing courses or switching to a newer catalog.
What If Your Community College Program Closes?
Learn what happens when your community college discontinues your program before graduation, including teach-out options, credit transfers, financial aid implications, student protections, and practical steps to finish your degree successfully.
