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Galen College of Nursing-Louisville

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 42%

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Galen College of Nursing-Louisville emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 48%.

The student retention rate of 70% at Galen College of Nursing-Louisville suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The most popular programs at Galen College of Nursing-Louisville are Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Health Professions Education. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Galen College of Nursing-Louisville received on average $6,219 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,219
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 185 66% $4,329 $800,914
Other Federal Grant 250 89% $4,993 $1,248,337
State Grant/Scholarships 117 42% $2,866 $335,320
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 2% $1,384 $8,303
Total Grant & Scholarships 256 91% $6,219 $1,591,960

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville students is 42.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.8%.

42.1%

  • African American 30.4% 7 students
  • white 44.4% 36 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 58.3% 7 students

Service Offerings

Galen College of Nursing-Louisville provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Galen College of Nursing-Louisville offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes