American University of Health Sciences: Review & Facts

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American University of Health Sciences is a very small four-year, private for-profit school with 510 students enrolled. This school was established in 1994 and is the only college located in Signal Hill, California.

Academic Offerings

American University of Health Sciences will give you the option to receive a 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
8
American University of Health Sciences deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers 8 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing and Pharmacy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at American University of Health Sciences is perfect at 100% (well above California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
100%
Good
The graduation rate at AUHS is low - 38%.

Student to faculty ratio at American University of Health Sciences is decent: 16:1. Find out more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are high - around $21,500 per year. The additional fees at AUHS (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $3,200, which makes it a total of $24,700 per year.

Read the details about American University of Health Sciences additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
100%
According to government data, 1 applications were submitted and 1 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at AUHS is $80.00. The graduate application fee is $80.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at American University of Health Sciences and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (562) 988-2278 or check American University of Health Sciences Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
American University of Health Sciences offers evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at AUHS, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
At this moment there is no on-campus housing at AUHS.

Based on the college crime numbers, American University of Health Sciences appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

American University of Health Sciences Location and Address

Postal Address:
American University of Health Sciences
1600 East Hill St
Signal Hill, California
90755-3612, USA
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