School Highlights
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio serves 2,953 students (67% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,953 students
- Acceptance Rate: 71%
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 74%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 147 teachers has declined by 6% over five years.
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
147 staff
73 staff
Student Body
The student population of Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio has declined by 23% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,953 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
1,964 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
989 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
400 students
365 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,964 students
837 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
989 students
3,377 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
41%
47%
% Black
12%
13%
% White
26%
25%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
15%
5%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
19%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
42%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,003
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
71%
93%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio often compared to?
Galen College of Nursing-San Antoniois often viewed alongside schools like Baptist Health System School of Health Professions by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio?
The acceptance rate of Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is 71%, which is lower than the state average of 93%.
What is Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio's ranking?
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges.
In what neighborhood is Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio located?
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is located in the Northwest Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Northwest Side.
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