School Overview
The American University of Health Sciences (AUHS) was founded on Christian values and exists to provide students from diverse cultures a higher education in healthcare and health sciences. The university offers various degrees including Master’s of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR), Doctor of Pharmacy, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
AUHS resided in a small town located within the Greater Los Angeles metro area and is within driving distance of all that Los Angeles has to offer. The university has an up-to-date brick’n mortar and online library system that offers an extensive selection of literary works and educational resources for students.
As an institution founded on Christian values, AUHS is dedicated to promoting humanitarian efforts and encourages its students to provide ongoing acts of service within the local community and throughout the world. The school regularly hosts a variety of humanitarian events including food drives, blood drives, and toy drives. It has even sponsored international humanitarian aid trips for students providing service to people of third world countries.
If you’re interested in attending a diverse multicultural, Christian school that offers superior academic programs, then you should take the time to get to know the American University of Health Sciences.
General Information
| General Phone: | (562) 988-2278 |
| Website URL: | auhs.edu |
| Type of Institution: | Private for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards Offered: | One but less than two years certificate BA/BS degrees Postbaccalaureate certificate Master’s degree |
| Campus setting: | Suburb: Large |
| On-campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 83 (81 undergraduate) |
| Ratio of students to faculty: | 4 to 1 |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $30,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 | 0.00% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $11,352 | $11,352 | $11,352 | $11,352 | 0.00% |
| Other | $4,080 | $4,080 | $4,080 | $4,080 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state Off Campus | $46,432 | $46,432 | $46,432 | $46,432 | 0.00% |
| In-state with Family | $31,000 | $31,000 | $31,000 | $31,000 | 0.00% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 15 | 100% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 15 | 100% | $86,230 | $5,749 |
| • Federal grants | 15 | 100% | $86,230 | $5,749 |
| • Pell grants | 15 | 100% | $81,000 | $5,400 |
| • Other federal grants | 5 | 33% | $5,230 | $1,046 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
| Student loan financial aid | 10 | 67% | $11,450 | $1,145 |
| • Federal student loans | 10 | 67% | $11,450 | $1,145 |
| • Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | Master | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 25 | 1 | – | – | 41 |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | 25 | 1 | – | – | 41 |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Pharmacy Technician/assistant | – | – | – | – | 41 |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 25 | – | – | – | – |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
American University of Health Sciences Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | |
| Website: | www.auhs.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private for-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.auhs.edu/admissions/admission-forms/ |
| Address: | 1600 East Hill St, Signal Hill, CA 90755-3612 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 384 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 100% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 384 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $23,329 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $23,329 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $13,076 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
American University of Health Sciences Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at American University of Health Sciences.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Grand total | 1 | 2 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at American University of Health Sciences and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $23,329 |
| Out-of-state | $23,329 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $25,769 |
| Out-of-state | $25,769 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2 | 100% | $13,076 |
| Student loan aid | 2 | 100% | $17,427 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 268 | 91% | $3,741 |
| Federal student loans | 264 | 90% | $6,110 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for American University of Health Sciences. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled American University of Health Sciences students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
American University of Health Sciences Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 384 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 359 |
| Graduate enrollment | 25 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
American University of Health Sciences Accreditation
This institution is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
*General information for this school has been gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) database, a service provided by the U.S. Department of Education. CollegeAtlas.org does not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
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