Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach

School Highlights

Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach serves 470 students (28% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Minority enrollment: 60%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
177 staff

Student Body

The student population of Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
470 students
2,253 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
133 students
622 students
# Part-Time Students
337 students
1,349 students
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of South Carolina.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
470 students
279 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
133 students
605 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
337 students
1,965 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
30%
29%
% White
40%
52%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
22%
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.2579%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.172%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,729
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
SAT Reading
n/a
430
SAT Math
n/a
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Minority enrollment: 60%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For South Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,692 per year for in-state students and $10,568 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

South Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in South Carolina is Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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