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American University of Health Sciences Healthcare Programs

American University of Health Sciences is a private for-profit institution located in Signal Hill, CA. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

American University of Health Sciences Rankings

AUHS appears in the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#84 of 136	State — California
Overall Quality	#89 of 141	State — California
Overall Quality	#125 of 218	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#130 of 224	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#486 of 1,861	Nationwide
Overall Quality	#510 of 1,918	Nationwide

Where Is American University of Health Sciences?

Get in touch with AUHS are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1600 East Hill St, Signal Hill, CA 90755-3612
Phone:	56298822782001
Website:	www.auhs.edu/
Admissions:	www.auhs.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.auhs.edu/resources/offices/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into AUHS?

You can apply to AUHS online at: https://www.auhs.edu/admissions/admission-forms/

AUHS is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for AUHS

This is what AUHS looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into AUHS?

AUHS maintains an acceptance rate of 50%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 100% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at AUHS can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Women	2	1	50%

Can I Afford American University of Health Sciences?

The average net price after aid at AUHS is $16,772. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$21,420
In-State Fees	$3,155
Out-of-State Tuition	$21,420
Out-of-State Fees	$3,155
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$24,575
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$24,575

Financial Aid

Approximately 51% of students at AUHS receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,381 per student.

46% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,107.

Student Loan Debt

83% of AUHS undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $10,959 per year.

American University of Health Sciences Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 223 students enrolled at AUHS. AUHS is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 364 undergraduate students at AUHS, approximately 27% are male and 73% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of American University of Health Sciences undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	162
Black or African American	36
Hispanic	105
White	13
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	14
Two or More Races	10
Non-Resident	10

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at AUHS break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	1

Additionally, approximately 2.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

American University of Health Sciences Graduate Student Diversity

159 of AUHS’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at AUHS, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of American University of Health Sciences graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	99
Black or African American	7
Hispanic	13
White	18
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	10
Non-Resident	7

Healthcare Programs at American University of Health Sciences

Below are the healthcare degree programs are offered by AUHS, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	72	51	—	124
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration	—	—	—	7
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities	—	2	—	2

Academic Programs at American University of Health Sciences

AUHS offers 2 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

AUHS maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.