Galen Health Institutes-Gainesville
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. freshman retention is below 65%; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 66% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Galen Health Institutes-Gainesville is a private for-profit institution located in Gainesville, Florida with approximately 668 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $29,559 per year. Typical graduates earn $44,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students drawn to healthcare careers who want a smaller, focused environment in Gainesville may find this school worth a look, but the full picture deserves careful attention before you commit. The median debt at graduation is a relatively manageable $24,166, which is lower than many for-profit peers, and graduates earn a median of $44,400 ten years out — a reasonable return if you land solid employment in your field. That said, the 63% freshman retention rate is a real yellow flag: it means more than a third of students who start here don't finish, which should prompt you to ask hard questions about academic support, scheduling, and what's driving those departures. At $29,559 per year in net price, you're paying private-school costs for outcomes that a community college or state nursing program might match at a fraction of the cost. My honest advice — before applying, compare this program directly against Santa Fe College or the University of Florida's health science pathways, because Florida has strong public options that could leave you with far less debt and similar or better job prospects.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (668 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Galen Health Institutes-Gainesville
7001 SW 24th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32607-3704
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Galen Health Institutes-Gainesville cost?
The average net price at Galen Health Institutes-Gainesville is about $29,559 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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