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Galen Health Institutes-Richmond

Richmond, VA · Suburb · 454 students
4
Year
Private For-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Galen College of Nursing in Richmond, VA, is highly regarded for its singular, intensive focus on healthcare education, offering premier pathways such as the Practical Nursing (PN), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. The student experience is defined by a supportive, career-oriented culture where aspiring nurses benefit from flexible scheduling, collaborative peer groups, and hands-on preparation tailored to diverse student backgrounds. What truly sets this campus apart is its state-of-the-art clinical simulation labs that mirror real-world hospital environments, combined with a direct-admission policy that allows students to start nursing coursework immediately without completing years of general education prerequisites first.

Location
Richmond, VA, 23225-5551 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
RIC · Richmond
11 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$31,963
Avg net price
$23,843
Tuition
$16,364
Books & supplies
$1,350/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$24,486
$30–48k
$20,760
$48–75k
$28,656
$75–110k
$24,387
$110k+
$20,320
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
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 8%Women 92%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
51%
First-generation
49%
Median family income
$32,673
Independent students
79%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
30.0
Part-time students
41%
Race & ethnicity
White
24%
Hispanic
3%
Black
45%
Asian
3%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
24%
Institutional
Full-time faculty
62%
Avg faculty salary
$7,016/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,657
Federal loan rate
90%

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