School Highlights
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay serves 2,374 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,374 students
- Acceptance Rate: 67%
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 139 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
(FL) 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
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
139 staff
139 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
10
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay has grown by 47% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,374 students
818 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,290 students
512 students
# Part-Time Students
1,084 students
306 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
242 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,290 students
487 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,084 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
3%
% Asian
24%
19%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
13%
29%
% White
8%
5%
% Hawaiian
48%
36%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
61%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5%
0.4241%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
67%
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
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-Tampa Bay?
The acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay is 67%, which is lower than the state average of 89%.
What is Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay's ranking?
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Highest completion rates.
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