Galen College of Nursing San Antonio: Review & Facts

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Galen College of Nursing San Antonio is a small two-year, private for-profit school with 3,165 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1995 and is one of the 37 colleges and schools located in San Antonio, Texas.

Academic Offerings

Galen College of Nursing San Antonio will give you the option to obtain a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
2
Galen College of Nursing San Antonio implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 2 majors. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Galen College of Nursing San Antonio is relatively low at 63% (below Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
63%
Bad
The graduation rate at Galen College of Nursing San Antonio is very good: 81%.

Student to faculty ratio at Galen College of Nursing San Antonio is pretty good: 13:1. Read more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
71%
As reported in recent government data, 233 applications were submitted and 166 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

This school might accept your credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities) and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Galen College of Nursing San Antonio is $100.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Galen College of Nursing San Antonio and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (210) 733-3056 or check Galen College of Nursing San Antonio Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Galen College of Nursing San Antonio offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Galen College of Nursing San Antonio, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
At this moment there is no on-campus housing at Galen College of Nursing San Antonio.

Based on the college crime information, Galen College of Nursing San Antonio seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Galen College of Nursing San Antonio Location and Address

Postal Address:
Galen College of Nursing San Antonio
7411 John Smith Drive, Suite 300
San Antonio, Texas
78229, USA
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