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Galen College of Nursing-Louisville

Louisville, KY · City · 4,801 students
$18,540
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
62%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$61,480
Earnings 10 years on
$63,582 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Galen College of Nursing–Louisville is a specialized healthcare institution renowned for its focused, career-driven nursing curriculum, offering practical pathways including a Practical Nursing (PN) diploma, an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). As an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, the college distinguishes itself with state-of-the-art clinical simulation labs, year-round start dates, and direct pipelines to clinical placements and post-graduation employment opportunities. The campus culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and centered on student success, catering to both traditional students and working adult learners through tailored academic support and an integrated, hands-on clinical curriculum.

Location
Louisville, KY, 40245 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
69 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Average net price$18,540
Same price for all students
Average net price$18,540
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$18,116
$30–48k
$19,186
$48–75k
$18,381
$75–110k
$21,056
$110k+
$23,490
Grants from the school
17% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $7,302
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
62%
Within 4 yrs
23%
Back for yr 2
80%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 26.7% · others: 18.8% 
8 yrs after starting
67% graduated · 1% transferred · 31% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$58,951
10 yrs after entry$61,480
Debt
Median at graduation$24,166
Monthly payment$256
Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$24.2k
90th percentile$33,943
Green marks a figure above the typical Special focus — other health professions: 58% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 11%Women 89%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
25%
First-gen
49%
Family income
$32,673
Independent
79%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
30.0
Part-time
58%
Where first-years come from
In state (KY)
86.0%
Out of state
14.0%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: IN 66 · CA 2 · GA 2 · IL 1 · PA 1

Race & ethnicity
White
49%
Hispanic
6%
Black
14%
Asian
3%
Two or more
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
25%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$58,951
After 10 yrs
$61,480
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing1068
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
41%
Faculty salary
$6,905/mo
Teaching spend
$3,793
per student
Federal loans
35%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — other health professions
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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