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WICHITA CAMPUS
Conveniently located in the Wesley Medical Plaza, our new Wichita campus offers regionally accredited LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge and 2-Year ADN degree programs to prepare you for the NCLEX-RN®. With no prerequisites, early hands-on learning, and advanced simulation labs, Galen is dedicated to helping you become a confident, successful nurse. If you’re interested in attending nursing school in Wichita, Galen College of Nursing is an amazing new option with the latest advancements in nursing education.
OPEN HOUSE AND GALEN DAY
Join us for an in-person Open House, where you can tour our state-of-the-art facility, meet faculty, and learn more about our nursing programs & financial options.
– Event Details: Wednesday, October 25 from 4:00-6:00 PM
NURSING PROGRAMS AT THIS LOCATION:
Earn your ADN and start working as an Registered Nurse in as little as 24 months. Then pursue your BSN online when you’re ready. Learn more!
This program is the ideal next step for LPNs or LVNs to become a Registered Nurse. As little as 18 months to complete full-time! Learn more!
This program is the ideal next step for LPNs or LVNs to become a Registered Nurse. As little as 18 months to complete full-time! Learn more!
Created by nurses, for nurses, this innovative online program is designed for Registered Nurses seeking a Baccalaureate degree. Learn more!
Our MSN (Nurse Educator Specialty) is designed for BSN-prepared nurses interested in advancing into teaching others! Learn more!
Our MSN (Leadership Specialty) is designed for BSN-prepared nurses interested in advancing into healthcare leadership roles. Learn more!
Our MSN (Leadership Specialty) is designed for BSN-prepared nurses interested in advancing into healthcare leadership roles. Learn more!
EXPLORE THE CAMPUS
Although we are currently enrolling students for upcoming classes, the physical (location) campus is currently under construction. To learn more about the campus and programs to be offered at this location, please submit a Request Information form.
CONTACT US
Campus Address:
(Wesley Medical Plaza)
551 N. Hillside St, Suite 410
Wichita, KS 67214
Admissions: (877) 223-7040
Next term begins October 2 – start your journey today!
Request InformationAdmission Requirements
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Development (GED) diploma, or other recognized high school equivalency
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English
QUALIFYING ENTRANCE EXAM TEST SCORES
| ACT | SAT Exam | Multilevel PAX | ATI TEAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1030 | 95 | 55 |
Applicants may be granted acceptance into the College based upon equivalent entrance test scores on other qualifying examinations, including the HESI A2, and TEAS, or evidence of a previously earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Please contact your admissions representative for more information on equivalent examinations and test scores. Admission test scores must have been earned within the last five years.
| Entrance Exam | Qualifying Test Score |
|---|---|
| ACT | 18 |
| Multilevel PAX | 90 |
| SAT Exam taken on or after 03/05/16 | 980 |
| TEAS | 52 |
- Must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Development (GED) diploma, or other recognized high school equivalency
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English
- An earned diploma in practical/vocational nursing
- GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale from a PN/VN program*
- Must provide proof of current, active, unencumbered PN licensure**
*Galen PN/VN graduates with a GPA of 2.0 or greater qualifies for the Galen LPN/LVN to RN Bridge Option provided the student begins within two quarters of successfully completing the PN/VN program.
**Students accepted into Galen’s ADN program, LPN/LVN to RN Bridge Option within six months of graduating from Galen’s PN/VN program will be required to provide proof of current, active, unencumbered PN/VN license as a course registration requirement for NUR 202 LPN/LVN to RN Role Transition.
TUITION AND FEES
| TUITION & FEES | COST ESTIMATE |
|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | $415 per quarter credit hour |
| NURSING EDUCATION COURSES | $435 per quarter credit hour |
| TECHNOLOGY FEE | $100 per online course |
| LAB FEE | $50 per lab course |
| CLINICAL FEE | $125 per clinical course |
| BOOKS (ESTIMATED NEW) | $2,750 |
| REGISTRATION FEE | $100 (Due after acceptance, paid during the enrollment appointment) |
| BACKGROUND FEE | $100 (Due after acceptance, paid during the enrollment appointment) |
| UNIFORM & SUPPLIES (ESTIMATED) | $250 (Requires purchase of leather shoes, wristwatch with a second hand, stethoscope, penlight, bandage scissors, blood pressure cuff, CPR certification, and uniforms) |
| PHYSICAL EXAM AND REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS | Cost varies depending on health insurance |
| TUITION & FEES | COST ESTIMATE |
|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | $415 per quarter credit hour |
| NURSING EDUCATION COURSES | $435 per quarter credit hour |
| TECHNOLOGY FEE | $100 per online course |
| LAB FEE | $50 per lab course |
| CLINICAL FEE | $125 per clinical course |
| BOOKS (ESTIMATED NEW) | $2,400 |
| REGISTRATION FEE | $100 (Due after acceptance, paid during the enrollment appointment) |
| BACKGROUND FEE | $100 (Due after acceptance, paid during the enrollment appointment) |
| UNIFORM & SUPPLIES (ESTIMATED) | $250 (Requires purchase of leather shoes, wristwatch with a second hand, stethoscope, penlight, bandage scissors, blood pressure cuff, CPR certification, and uniforms) |
| PHYSICAL EXAM AND REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS | Cost varies depending on health insurance |
| COST OF ATTENDANCE |
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Cost of attendance (COA) is an estimated amount it will cost a student to attend school. The COA is an estimate of both direct and indirect expenses that may be incurred by attending a program, including tuition and fees, books, course materials, supplies and equipment, living expenses, transportation and miscellaneous expenses. |
NET PRICE CALCULATOR
The Net Price Calculator is a guide to assist in the early stages of financial planning for college. It will provide a non-binding estimate of federal, state, and institutional aid eligibility based on federal methodology.
Please note this calculator is for estimate only and was created to help individuals gauge what kind of financial aid may be available to help cover the cost of college attendance. Actual award package will vary, depending on time of year, regulatory changes, and availability of funds.
Estimate my costFINANCIAL AID
Students at Galen College of Nursing may be eligible for a wide range of funding to help pay for nursing degree programs, including Title IV funding programs provided by the United States Department of Education. Additionally, some students may be eligible for nursing student loans and grants for nursing school.
As part of the enrollment process, each nursing student will receive the information necessary to process their nursing school financial aid application. This information will usually be delivered via email.
Tuition & Financial PlanningHEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS
"I couldn’t have asked for a better school. I’d yell it from the rooftop if I could."
Lauren LaCount
“The classes are more like discussions, less like lectures.”
Ryan Menke
“They don’t just hand you a license. They prepare you to earn it.”
Stacy Montejano
"Galen was the school that would actually fit my needs"
Tanisha Springman
"This college is for nurses, by nurses. I had a really good experience here."
Gregory Fodge
"At Galen, it's just about the dream of nursing."
Doris Sanchez
"Coming to Galen has been the best thing I have ever done. The only regret I have is not coming here sooner."
LeeAnn Riddle
STUDENT CATALOG & RESOURCES
NEWS AND EVENTS
Keep up to date with the latest news and events from Galen College of Nursing. You’ll also find an archive of our student success stories.
PROGRAMMATIC ACCREDITATION
Effective September 7, 2023, the associate nursing program at Galen College of Nursing at the Wichita Campus located in Wichita, KS is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on September 7, 2025.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Galen College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Galen College of Nursing (Galen) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Galen may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Galen consists of a Main Campus located in Kentucky and off-campus instructional sites in Florida, Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Branch campus accreditation is dependent upon the continued accreditation of the Main Campus.
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs make certain disclosures to enrolled and prospective students, parents, employees, and the public. Galen makes this information available to you online at https://galencollege.edu/consumer-disclosures/.