Adventist University of Health Sciences
- 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
- Adventist University of Health Sciences serves 2,090 students (39% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- Adventist University of Health Sciences is one of 14 community colleges within Orange County, FL.
- The nearest community college to Adventist University of Health Sciences is Fortis College-Winter Park (1.2 miles away).
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Adventist University of Health Sciences places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Adventist University of Health Sciences | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 137 staff | 37 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,090 students | 1,142 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 806 students | 487 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,284 students | 655 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 674 students | 487 students |
| # Graduate Students | 132 students | 30 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 184 | 184 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 5% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 15% | 24% |
| % Black | 11% | 17% |
| % White | 52% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 14% | - |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.60 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $53,800 | $30,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Adventist University of Health Sciences is Fortis College-Winter Park (1.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Fortis College-Winter ParkPrivate, for profit14 students | 1.20 Mi1573 W. Fairbanks Ave Suite #100
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407)843-3984 1.2014 - Valencia CollegePublic43,217 students | 2.60 Mi190 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
(407)299-2187 2.6043,217 - Everest University-North OrlandoPrivate, for profit634 students | 2.70 Mi5421 Diplomat Circle
Orlando, FL 32810
(407)628-5870 2.70634 - Florida College of Natural Health-MaitlandPrivate, for profit418 students | 4.10 Mi2600 Lake Lucien Drive Suite#240
Maitland, FL 32751
(407)261-0319 4.10418 - Centura InstitutePrivate, for profit47 students | 4.30 Mi6359 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32810
(407)275-9696 4.3047
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