School Highlights
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay serves 2,374 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,374 students
- Acceptance Rate: 67%
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 62%
- 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
Diversity
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
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
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
11
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 stayed the same over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay diversity score of 0.76 is equal to the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,374 students
646 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1

# Full-Time Students
1,294 students
587 students

# Part-Time Students
1,080 students
557 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
237 students
261 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,294 students
574 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,080 students
648 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
36 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
4%
5%

% Hispanic
21%
30%

% Black
23%
19%

% White
38%
33%

% Hawaiian
n/a
2%

% Two or more races
3%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
11%
5%


Diversity Score
0.76
0.76

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)
0.6727%
0.4334%
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: 2024 (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: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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