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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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

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

Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
22:1

# Full-Time Students
2,898 students
1,251 students

# Part-Time Students
3,209 students
2,490 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
544 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,344 students
1,251 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
554 students
121 students



# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,105 students
2,490 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
104 students
104 students


Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
2%
2%

% Hispanic
11%
6%

% Black
11%
10%

% White
45%
73%

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%

% Two or more races
2%
4%

% Unknown races
28%
4%


Diversity Score
0.77
0.45

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
63%
29%

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
97%

Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$11,279

Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,953

Acceptance Rate
73%
69%

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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