School Highlights
Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach serves 743 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 54%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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
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
37 staff
71 staff
Student Body
The student population of Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach has grown by 1275% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 27% over five years.
Total Enrollment
743 students
1,870 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
444 students
661 students
# Part-Time Students
299 students
1,209 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
604 students
447 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
444 students
661 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
299 students
1,282 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
26%
29%
% White
46%
52%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
21%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
95%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach's ranking?
Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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