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Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · City · 2,953 students
4
Year
Private For-profit
City
Small (<3k)
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
Cost of attendance
$34,565
Avg net price
$29,104
Tuition
$17,048
Books & supplies
$1,350/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$29,078
$30–48k
$28,639
$48–75k
$28,440
$75–110k
$29,744
$110k+
$33,835
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
71%
4-yr on-time completion
50%
1st-yr retention
61%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
31%
Transferred
1%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
68%
Median earnings (6yr)
$58,951
Median earnings (10yr)
$61,480
Median debt
$24,166
Monthly loan payment
$256
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,334$24,166
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,943
Student Body
Men 15%Women 85%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
55%
First-generation
49%
Median family income
$32,673
Independent students
79%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
30.0
Part-time students
33%
Race & ethnicity
White
30%
Hispanic
34%
Black
12%
Asian
4%
Two or more
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
18%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$58,951
10 years after entry
$61,480
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing115
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Institutional
Classification
Special Focus (Technology)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
52%
Avg faculty salary
$6,525/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,627
Federal loan rate
82%

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