Galen College of Nursing in Louisville SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Galen Louisville’s 100% acceptance rate means admission is not the main hurdle for most applicants. Since it is test-optional, use any SAT or ACT prep as a readiness check rather than a requirement. Pay close attention to budget, schedule, and support, because the 23% six-year graduation rate makes persistence the real goal.
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Galen College of Nursing in Louisville facts and stats
Galen College of Nursing in Louisville enrolls 4,801 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Galen Louisville has an 80% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 23%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Louisville, KY
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Key Galen College of Nursing in Louisville application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Galen Louisville, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. Since Galen Louisville does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use the Regular Decision deadline listed above as your target and make your last fall retake the latest test date whose scores will arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Galen Louisville’s tuition and fees are $15,480. About 91% of students receive financial aid, so review grants, loans, and scholarship options as you estimate your costs.
At Galen College of Nursing in Louisville, the estimated total cost of attendance is $31,140, including $15,480 in tuition and fees and $15,660 for room and board. About 91% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $8,408. For context, students graduate with an average debt of $1,925.
Student life at Galen College of Nursing in Louisville
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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