 |
|
|
|
Galen is located in San Antonio, TX (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Galen is the Certificate.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Galen is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not offer open admission.
Galen had 306 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To single-mindedly focus on providing a diverse student population of traditionally underserved but otherwise qualified individuals with pre-licensure nursing educational programs of unsurpassed quality and thus meet the needs of healthcare providers in communities across the United States."
More complete details are provided below.
Galen College Of Nursing San Antonio
4440 Piedras Drive South, Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78228
General Phone: (210) 733-3056
http://www.galened.com/sanantonio/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 223 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Galen in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 223 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Galen had a total enrollment of 306 students (439 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 8% |
| Women | 92% |
| Full-Time | 72% |
| Part-Time | 28% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 21% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 77% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Antonio, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 106 | 94 | 89% | 92 | 98% |
| Men | 10 | 8 | 80% | 7 | 88% |
| Women | 96 | 86 | 90% | 85 | 99% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
Galen participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3083701)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Galen Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Offers part-time study On-campus library
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Galen.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Galen with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Galen(What are QuickSchools?)
Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
