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Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay

Saint Petersburg, FL 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Saint Petersburg, Florida, Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 67% at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The most popular programs at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay are Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay received on average $5,833 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,833
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 92 62% $4,493 $413,335
Other Federal Grant 129 87% $5,743 $740,819
State Grant/Scholarships 3 2% $3,324 $9,971
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 4% $286 $1,716
Total Grant & Scholarships 129 87% $5,833 $752,506

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay students is 50.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.7%.

50.0%

  • asian 40.0% 2 students
  • African American 54.8% 17 students
  • white 53.2% 25 students
  • hispanic 45.4% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

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