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Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

With a 100% acceptance rate, Galen Cincinnati is built to be accessible, so your strategy should focus on starting strong rather than clearing an admissions hurdle. Since it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they add clear evidence of your readiness for nursing coursework. The 83% freshman retention rate suggests many students do make that transition successfully.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati facts and stats

Quick Facts

Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati is a suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 645. Galen Cincinnati’s freshman retention rate is 83%, above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Undergrad Enrollment645

Freshman Retention83%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Galen Cincinnati, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes to improve your superscore, and make your last fall retake the latest test date whose scores will arrive before the Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At Galen Cincinnati, tuition and fees are $16,150. About 51% of students receive financial aid, so review grant, scholarship, and loan options as you compare your costs.

Tuition and Fees$16,150

Room and Board$17,028

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid51%

Average Aid Package$6,154

Average Debt at Grad$1,746

Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati’s estimated total cost of attendance is about $33,178, combining $16,150 in tuition and fees with $17,028 for room and board. Financial aid is common but not universal, with 51% of students receiving aid. The average aid package is $6,154. Graduates report average debt of $1,746.