Galen is in a medium-sized city, in Modesto, CA. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Galen earn degrees up to the Certificate.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission. Galen attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
The school, in 2007, had 52 students (52 full-time equivalent). The student body at Galen is essentially female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To increase the career options for entering students by providing the skills necessary to
enter the allied health field. Motto: Training today for a healthier tomorrow."
More complete details are provided below.
Galen College Of Medical And Dental Assistants
1604 Ford Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
General Phone: (559) 527-5100
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 81 | dental assistant, medical assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Galen in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 81 | 2 |
In 2007, Galen had a total enrollment of 52 students (52 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 46% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 66% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Modesto, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Galen participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1202704)
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Galen Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career services
On-campus library
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