Galen College of Nursing-Louisville

3050 Terra Crossing Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40245
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Galen College of Nursing-Louisville serves 5,585 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 28%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 5,585 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Galen College of Nursing-Louisville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 146 teachers has declined by 12% over five years.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
146 staff
82 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
5

Student Body

The student population of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 38:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-Louisville diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,585 students
3,274 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
2,661 students
1,128 students
# Part-Time Students
2,924 students
2,146 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
478 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,994 students
1,102 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
667 students
242 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,807 students
2,146 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
117 students
88 students
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
13%
10%
% White
49%
72%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
24%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
63%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
42%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$28,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
98%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,953
Acceptance Rate
73%
69%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville?
The acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is 73%, which is higher than the state average of 69%.
What is Galen College of Nursing-Louisville's ranking?
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 5,585 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Jefferson County, KY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Jefferson County, KY is ATA College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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