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Galen can be found in Saint Petersburg, FL (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Galen.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at Galen are in nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
Classes at Galen are less crowded than at many schools.
In 2007-2008, 330 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Galen, often seeking career changing education.
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 School Of Nursing Tampa Bay
9549 Koger Blvd Ste 100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
General Phone: (727) 577-1497
http://www.galened.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 259 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
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 | 174 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 85 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Galen had a total enrollment of 330 students (525 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 14% |
| Women | 86% |
| Full-Time | 61% |
| Part-Time | 39% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Unknown | 10% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Petersburg, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 98 | 78 | 80% | 77 | 99% |
| Men | 14 | 11 | 79% | 11 | 100% |
| Women | 84 | 67 | 80% | 66 | 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 3083702)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $61,958 | 17 | $63,458 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $61,958 | 17 | $63,458 |
*: 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 Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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