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Galen College of Nursing-Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky 40245

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Known for health sciences

Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is a private urban institution in Louisville, Kentucky. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A mid-sized campus of 4.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,480 a decade after enrollment.

Established
1989
Motto
We Change The Life Of One To Care For The Lives Of Many.
Type
Private for-profit nursing college

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—SAT Avg
4,184Students
12:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$61,480Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Galen College of Nursing-Louisville Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition—
Median Debt at Graduation$24,166
Monthly Payment (10yr)$256

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

8

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

8

Drug Arrests

6

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (4)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

67%

Negative
  • •67% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
4,184
Gender Split
89% / 11%
Women / Men
First Generation
49%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Black 13%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.2%
Freshman Retention67.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$58,951
10 Years$61,480

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati69 mi
IND Indianapolis108 mi
BNA Nashville162 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA810 mi · ~23h 24m drive
New York, NY635 mi · ~18h 21m drive
Hartford, CT719 mi · ~20h 46m drive
Providence, RI783 mi · ~22h 37m drive
Albany, NY686 mi · ~19h 49m drive
Syracuse, NY590 mi · ~17h 3m drive
Rochester, NY533 mi · ~15h 24m drive
Buffalo, NY471 mi · ~13h 36m drive
Philadelphia, PA566 mi · ~16h 21m drive
Pittsburgh, PA330 mi · ~9h 32m drive
Harrisburg, PA481 mi · ~13h 54m drive
Newark, NJ627 mi · ~18h 7m drive
Washington, DC459 mi · ~13h 16m drive
Baltimore, MD483 mi · ~13h 57m drive
Atlanta, GA319 mi · ~9h 13m drive
Charlotte, NC333 mi · ~9h 37m drive
Raleigh, NC416 mi · ~12h 1m drive
Miami, FL919 mi · ~26h 33m drive
Orlando, FL714 mi · ~20h 38m drive
Tampa, FL735 mi · ~21h 14m drive
Nashville, TN163 mi · ~4h 43m drive
New Orleans, LA632 mi · ~18h 15m drive
Richmond, VA442 mi · ~12h 46m drive
Chicago, IL273 mi · ~7h 53m drive
Detroit, MI308 mi · ~8h 54m drive
Minneapolis, MN612 mi · ~17h 41m drive
St. Louis, MO255 mi · ~7h 22m drive
Kansas City, MO493 mi · ~14h 15m drive
Indianapolis, IN109 mi · ~3h 9m drive
Columbus, OH177 mi · ~5h 7m drive
Cleveland, OH300 mi · ~8h 40m drive
Milwaukee, WI352 mi · ~10h 10m drive
Dallas, TX740 mi · ~21h 23m drive
Houston, TX815 mi · ~23h 33m drive
Austin, TX890 mi · ~25h 43m drive
San Antonio, TX963 mi · ~27h 49m drive
Los Angeles, CA1840 mi · ~53h 9m drive
San Francisco, CA1996 mi · ~57h 40m drive
San Diego, CA1813 mi · ~52h 23m drive
Seattle, WA1950 mi · ~56h 20m drive
Portland, OR1957 mi · ~56h 32m drive
Denver, CO1049 mi · ~30h 18m drive
Phoenix, AZ1519 mi · ~43h 53m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1412 mi · ~40h 47m drive
Honolulu, HI4385 mi · ~126h 41m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Cincinnati (CVG)69 miles
Rental car
104 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
138 min$83-138
Indianapolis (IND)108 miles
Rental car
162 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
216 min$130-216

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