Galen College of Nursing-Louisville

3050 Terra Crossing Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40245
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School Highlights

Galen College of Nursing-Louisville serves 6,107 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 27%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 6,107 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 37:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Galen College of Nursing-Louisville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 166 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
166 staff
232 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
7
5

Student Body

The student population of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville has grown by 187% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-Louisville diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has grown by 64% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,107 students
3,779 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
22:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,898 students
1,251 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,209 students
2,490 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
544 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,344 students
1,251 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
554 students
121 students
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Kentucky All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,105 students
2,490 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
104 students
104 students
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Kentucky All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
11%
6%
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% Black
11%
10%
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% White
45%
73%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Unknown races
28%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.77
0.45
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
63%
29%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6196%
0.4231%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$29,400
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
97%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$11,279
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Galen College of Nursing-Louisville and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,953
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Galen College of Nursing-Louisville and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
73%
69%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville and the community college average percent admitted of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville?
The acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is 73%, which is higher than the state average of 69%.
What is Galen College of Nursing-Louisville's ranking?
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 6,107 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 37:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Jefferson County, KY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Jefferson County, KY is Galen College of Nursing-Louisville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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