Galen College of Nursing-Louisville

Private for-profit four-year university in Louisville, KY that costs an average of $4,058 a year after financial aid and graduates 44% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$4,058
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
44%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$69,188

Private for-profitLarge city4,801 undergraduates

Cost of Galen College of Nursing-Louisville

Total cost of attendance (per year)$16,571
Average net price after aid$4,058

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$4,483
$30,001–48,000$3,786
$48,001–75,000$4,655
$110,001+$1,286

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Galen College of Nursing-Louisville's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate44%
First-year retention80%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$66,645
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$69,188
Rank in Kentucky (earnings)1st of 29 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$22,134
Typical monthly loan payment$252 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants26%
Students with federal loans31%

Majors and programs at Galen College of Nursing-Louisville

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing2,275$78,918$33,445

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants100$50,657$15,800

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing611$75,929$24,166

Master's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities265$89,837$51,070

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Campbellsville UniversityCampbellsville$17,73480%$44,606
Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights$8,97668%$55,024
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About Galen College of Nursing-Louisville

TypePrivate for-profit four-year university
LocationLouisville, KY
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates4,801
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitegalencollege.edu/louisville ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Galen College of Nursing-Louisville cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $16,571 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $4,058 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,483.

How much do Galen College of Nursing-Louisville graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $69,188 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 29 similar colleges in Kentucky. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($78,918 a year after graduation).

What is Galen College of Nursing-Louisville's graduation rate?

44% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 80% of first-year students return for a second year.