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Galen College of Nursing-Houston

#2031 in US ranking Houston, TX
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$37,496
Tuition & fees
$16,340
Avg. aid
$6,431
Receiving aid
94%

Outcomes

Median salary
$74,447
1 yr after graduation

What does Galen College of Nursing-Houston offer in terms of athletics?

Galen College of Nursing-Houston does not report varsity sports offerings or an athletic-association affiliation. Applicants seeking a conventional college athletics program should not expect one to be central to the Houston experience.

That distinction does not rule out students exercising or joining informal recreational activities on their own. It does mean that varsity recruiting, team travel, and athletic scholarships should not be assumed to be available through this campus. Ask student services about any current informal activities if recreation is an important part of your college plans.

What student groups and Associations are available at Galen College of Nursing-Houston?

Student involvement at Galen College of Nursing-Houston is most relevant to nursing and peer connection, but applicants should verify which organizations are currently active at the campus. A nursing association or service activity advertised across Galen's network is not necessarily a Houston-based, student-run chapter.

Ask student services for the current organization roster, meeting times, and requirements for starting a group. For a student with a demanding clinical schedule, the practical question is not just whether an organization exists, but whether its activities are accessible between classes, labs, work, and placements.

Who studies at Galen College of Nursing-Houston?

Galen College of Nursing-Houston enrolled 1,582 students in the reported institutional figures. Its population includes both students entering college for the first time and people transferring from other institutions.

For 2024-25, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate enrollment was reported at 433, while transfer-in enrollment was 498. About 99% of students were reported as Texas residents, a geographic pattern consistent with a locally focused campus. Among full-time degree-seeking freshmen in another reported count, women substantially outnumbered men; that breakdown should not be treated as the gender distribution of the entire student body.

Published race and ethnicity counts also show a student population with varied backgrounds. Because counts from different publications or reporting years may use different populations and categories, they should not be combined into a single demographic total without checking their definitions.

How does student life look like at Galen College of Nursing-Houston?

Everyday life at Galen College of Nursing-Houston is shaped primarily by nursing coursework, skills practice, and clinical scheduling. Students looking for a residential campus with a broad slate of majors, varsity sports, and traditional university activities should expect a different experience here.

The college reports a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1. That institution-wide measure does not specify the size of an individual lecture, lab, or clinical group. Applicants can get a clearer picture of their likely routine by asking for a sample first-term schedule, the format of academic support, and the expected timing and location of clinical assignments. Those details are especially important for students balancing study with employment or caregiving.

What libraries are available to students at Galen College of Nursing-Houston?

Galen College of Nursing-Houston reports no physical campus libraries in its institutional count. That figure describes library facilities; it does not establish whether students lack access to digital research materials or other academic support.

Nursing students should ask for a demonstration of the resources included with enrollment: access to nursing journals and databases, help finding evidence for assignments, remote sign-in, and places to study between classes. Also check the hours and availability of any campus study space. These details matter more to a commuter student than a library-building count alone.

Galen College of Nursing-Houston Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1582

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

406

Total staff

58 full time, 1 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Galen College of Nursing-Houston Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,582

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 913
Part-time: 669

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 365
Men: 41

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 57
Black or African American: 798
White: 203
American Indian or Alaska Native: 10
Asian: 69
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 6
Two or more races: 4
Unknown: 435

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.