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American University of Health Sciences

American University of Health Sciences

Signal Hill, CA · Suburb · 351 students
4
Year
Private For-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
About

American University of Health Sciences (AUHS) in Signal Hill, California, is a private, Christian-focused institution dedicated to preparing minority and underrepresented students for impactful careers in medical fields. The university is best known for its focused programs in nursing (BSN and MSN), its Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, and undergraduate offerings in pharmaceutical sciences and clinical research. AUHS fosters a tight-knit, service-driven campus culture that integrates faith, personalized faculty mentorship, and hands-on clinical training. A distinctive hallmark of the university is its explicit mission as a minority-serving institution focused on reducing healthcare disparities through community outreach and compassionate care.


Wikipedia:American University of Health Sciences is Christian-based private for-profit university in Signal Hill, California, United States. It was established in 1994 and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Location
Signal Hill, CA, 90755-3612 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
17 mi away
Cost
Tuition
$24,575
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Admissions
Admit rate
50%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
4-yr on-time completion
50%
1st-yr retention
100%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Median earnings (6yr)
$111,064
Median earnings (10yr)
$93,610
Median debt
$40,326
Monthly loan payment
$428
Debt range (25th–75th)
$19,000$42,335
Debt (90th percentile)
$49,736
Student Body
Men 27%Women 73%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
46%
First-generation
35%
Median family income
$31,654
Independent students
65%
Avg age at entry
29.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
4%
Hispanic
29%
Black
10%
Asian
45%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
2%
NH/PI
4%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$111,064
10 years after entry
$93,610
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing76
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Institutional
Classification
Special Focus (Technology)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
49%
Avg faculty salary
$11,448/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,563
Federal loan rate
83%

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