AdventHealth University
- Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, located near downtown Orlando, specializes in allied health and nursing education. The College works closely with Florida Hospital to give students the clinical experience that only a major medical center can provide. Florida Hospital, a 1,478 bed medical center, is the largest of more than 350 health care facilities, worldwide, operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The hospital is internationally recognized for its programs in heart and orthopedic surgery, organ transplantation, and limb replantation.
School Highlights
AdventHealth University serves 1,688 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,688 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,430
- Acceptance Rate: 51%
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 65%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
AdventHealth University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
Diversity
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 305 teachers has grown by 154% over five years.
AdventHealth University
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
305 staff
128 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of AdventHealth University has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The AdventHealth University diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,688 students
3,135 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
654 students
862 students
# Part-Time Students
1,034 students
2,273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
158 students
308 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
390 students
862 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
264 students
37 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
844 students
3,787 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
190 students
190 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
174 students
174 students
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
30%
30%
% Black
15%
18%
% White
35%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.73
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
1.59%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.29%
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$53,800
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $12,430 is less than the state average of $15,446. The private state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,430
$15,446
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,034
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
51%
84%
SAT Total Avg.
871
871
SAT Reading
442
442
SAT Math
429
429
ACT Total Avg.
54
54
ACT Composite
18
18
ACT English
18
18
ACT Math
18
18
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The College offers outstanding educational programs. Degree choices include baccalaureate degrees in nursing and radiologic sciences. Associate of science degrees in diagnostic medical sonography (general or cardiovascular ultrasound), nuclear medicine, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, pre-professional studies, and radiography. Certificate programs are available in advanced placement - diagnostic medical sonography, advanced modalities - cardiovascular interventional technology, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, mammography, and nuclear medicine. General education courses in liberal arts and sciences are also taught on our campus. Contributing to academic excellence on-campus is a Learning Resource Center and the Robert Arthur Williams Library containing outstanding collections of print and video information in nursing and allied health fields. Campus Ministries are a vital part of student life. This special dimension provides students with Christian educational experiences that include assembly programs, music, drama, and the camaraderie of Christian friends. Students have access to the Florida Hospital Seventh-day Adventist Church, which is within walking distance of our campus. The church offers weekly services throughout the year. Student life at Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is a vital part of the campus pulse, where a positive school spirit stimulates a creative, innovative and fun learning environment. The Student Services Department offers a wide variety of social events, Christian activities, and services all of which are the dimensions of college life that build good memories and successful endeavors! Florida Hospital College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does AdventHealth University cost?
AdventHealth University's private state tuition is approximately $12,430.
What is the acceptance rate of AdventHealth University?
The acceptance rate of AdventHealth University is 51%, which is lower than the state average of 84%. AdventHealth University's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Florida with low acceptance rates.
What is AdventHealth University's ranking?
AdventHealth University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Lowest acceptance rates, Diversity in US community colleges and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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