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Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · City · 2,953 students
WebsiteScorecard
$29,104
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
71%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$61,480
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,582 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Galen College of Nursing’s San Antonio campus is a single-purpose institution best known for its dedicated focus on nursing education, robust student support, and strong preparation for the NCLEX licensing exam. The school offers targeted academic pathways ranging from Practical Nursing (PN) diplomas to pre-licensure Associate and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees. Campus life is highly career-oriented and flexible for non-traditional learners, featuring an immersive experience driven by high-fidelity simulation labs that replicate real-world clinical environments. A major distinguishing characteristic is Galen’s direct affiliation with HCA Healthcare, which grants students streamlined clinical placements, tuition support opportunities, and a clear pipeline to post-graduation employment.

Location
San Antonio, TX, 78249 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SAT · San Antonio
7 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$17,048
Books & supplies$1,350
Cost of attendance$34,565
Average net price$29,104
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$17,048
Books & supplies$1,350
Cost of attendance$34,565
Average net price$29,104
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$29,078
$30–48k
$28,639
$48–75k
$28,440
$75–110k
$29,744
$110k+
$33,835
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
71%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
50%
Back for yr 2
61%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
31% graduated · 1% transferred · 68% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$58,951
10 yrs after entry$61,480
Debt
Median at graduation$24,166
Monthly payment$256
Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$24.2k
90th percentile$33,943
Green marks a figure above the typical Special focus — other health professions: 58% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 15%Women 85%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
55%
First-gen
49%
Family income
$32,673
Independent
79%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
30.0
Part-time
33%
Race & ethnicity
White
30%
Hispanic
34%
Black
12%
Asian
4%
Two or more
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
18%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$58,951
After 10 yrs
$61,480
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing115
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
52%
Faculty salary
$6,525/mo
Teaching spend
$5,627
per student
Federal loans
82%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — other health professions
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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