School Highlights
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati serves 952 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 952 students
- Acceptance Rate: 35%
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
60 staff
93 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3
40
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati has grown by 39% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
952 students
599 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
481 students
329 students
# Part-Time Students
471 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
109 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
481 students
306 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
471 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
2%
% Asian
18%
15%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
1%
7%
% White
5%
4%
% Hawaiian
71%
64%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.56
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
13%
26.37%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3824%
0.2667%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
35%
64%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati?
The acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati is 35%, which is lower than the state average of 64%.
What is Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati's ranking?
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Highest completion rates.
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