Galen College Of Nursing-Louisville
Location and Contact Information
1031 Zorn Avenue , Suite 400Louisville, KY 40207
USA
Main Tel: (502) 410-6200
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Galen College of Nursing is a private, for-profit institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The institute offers associate’s degrees in nursing along with a bridge program and a prelicensure practical nursing program. The institute offers both day and evening classes. The Galen College of Nursing also operates campuses in Tampa Bay, Florida, San Antonio, Texas, and Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Galen College of Nursing offers hands-on clinical training and personal and academic counseling services. The college conducts in-house job fairs to help students secure job placement prior to or soon after graduation. The financial council co-ordinator gives information on flexible payment plans, while financial aid is available in the form of federal grants and loans.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- High female/male ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Numerous part-time students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Continuous.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Galen:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | 537 |
| 2 | Lakeview College of Nursing | Danville, IL | 283 |
| 3 | Galen School of Nursing-Tampa Bay | Saint Petersburg, FL | 616 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 301 | 1 |
| Associate | 160 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 54 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,234 in 2009-2010 (985 full-time equivalent).
About 15% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 85% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 25% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 76% are full-time and 24% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 82% Women 83% All 83%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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