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Health sciencesUrban
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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—Acceptance
—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
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition—
Median Debt at Graduation$24,166
Monthly Payment (10yr)$256
Financial Intel
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
31
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (4)
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
8 Years$60,671
10 Years$61,480
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$43,200
Men
$52,000
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
101Above Average
Estimated from KY state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Indianapolispop. 880K
109 mi(189 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
163 mi(283 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
177 mi(307 min)