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Galen Health Institutes is in a large city, in Louisville, KY. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Galen Health Institutes earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at Galen Health Institutes include nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Galen Health Institutes in 2007, 50% were accepted. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Galen Health Institutes does well in comparison to most schools.
The school, in 2007, had 597 students (584 full-time equivalent). The student body at Galen Health Institutes is essentially female.
Many students at the school are part-timers.
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 Institutes
1031 Zorn Avenue Suite 400
Louisville, KY 40207
General Phone: (502) 410-6200
http://www.galencollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 321 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Galen Health Institutes in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 192 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 129 | 1 |
In 2007, Galen Health Institutes had a total enrollment of 597 students (584 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 8% |
| Women | 92% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 20% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 20% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Louisville, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 260 | 130 | 50% | 130 | 100% |
| Men | 26 | 11 | 42% | 11 | 100% |
| Women | 234 | 119 | 51% | 119 | 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 Institutes participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3083700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 31 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 31 | $41,492 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 31 | $41,492 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Galen Health Institutes 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% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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