Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio

7411 John Smith Drive, Suite 1400
San Antonio, TX 78229
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio serves 4,051 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 4,051 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 85%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 158 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
158 staff
262 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
3
8

Student Body

The student population of Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio has grown by 130% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio diversity score of 0.70 is equal to the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,051 students
1,396 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
23:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,432 students
890 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,619 students
4,022 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
405 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,432 students
890 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,619 students
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
3%
6%
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% Hispanic
52%
46%
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% Black
10%
14%
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% White
15%
26%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
18%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
19%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6094%
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
84%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$10,765
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
71%
72%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio and the community college average percent admitted of Texas 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 schools are Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio often compared to?
Galen College of Nursing-San Antoniois often viewed alongside schools like Baptist Health System School of Health Professions by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio?
The acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is 71%, which is lower than the state average of 72%.
What is Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio's ranking?
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio located?
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is located in the Northwest Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Northwest Side.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 4,051 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 85%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Bexar County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Bexar County, TX is Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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