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The campus of Galen Health Institute is in San Antonio, TX, which is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Galen Health Institute include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Galen Health Institute is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
In 2007, the school had 306 students enrolled (306 full-time equivalent).
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 Health Institute San Antonio
4440 Piedras Drive South Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78228
General Phone: (210) 733-3056
http://www.galened.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 152 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Galen Health Institute in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 152 | 1 |
In 2007, Galen Health Institute had a total enrollment of 306 students (306 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 21% |
| Women | 79% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 46% |
| Unknown | 8% |
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 | 121 | 91 | 75% | 91 | 100% |
| Men | 25 | 19 | 76% | 19 | 100% |
| Women | 96 | 72 | 75% | 72 | 100% |
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 |
Financial Aid:
Galen Health Institute 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 Health Institute 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:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services On-campus library
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