American University of Health Sciences

1600 East Hill St
Signal Hill, CA 90755
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American University of Health Sciences Photo #5 - AUHS Library
School Highlights
  • American University of Health Sciences serves 252 students (100% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 68%.
  • American University of Health Sciences is one of 49 community colleges within Los Angeles County, CA.
  • The nearest community college to American University of Health Sciences is Wyotech-Long Beach (2.9 miles away).

Top Placements

American University of Health Sciences places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
American University of Health Sciences(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level4 or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty31 staff97 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of American University of Health Sciences has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The American University of Health Sciences diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment252 students7,516 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio8:144:1
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# Full-Time Students252 students1,613 students
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# Part-Time Students-5,903 students
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# Undergraduate Students244 students1,490 students
# Graduate Students8 students80 students
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% Asian
71%
13%
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% Hispanic
11%
37%
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% Black
5%
7%
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% White
9%
32%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score0.470.73
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College Completion Rate (Year 2007)
84%
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$40,900$34,600
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $22,684 is more than the state average of $19,157. The private state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$22,684$19,157
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$36,398$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$14,666$5,500
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Acceptance Rate50%96%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • AUHS  is a Christian-based, Minority-served  Private University and it offers Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Pharm Sciences, and Master of Science in Clinical Research in the Long Beach area.
  • Students can obtain healthcare degrees in the school of nursing, school of pharmacy or clinical research professions. AUHS is minority owned and places emphasis on the development of quality allied health professionals for the local and global community. From the foundation of training and health sciences degrees obtained, AUHS graduates are empowered to answer God’s call to provide care and service in the healthcare field to the world at large.
  • Our mission at AUHS is accomplished through the creation of a strong and caring academic environment where excellence, diversity, and the development of the entire person—mind, body and spirit—is addressed and where teaching/learning, research, service and scholarship is valued and supported.
  • www.auhs.edu--(GeneralInformation)
  • BSNinfo@auhs.edu (for nursing)
  • BSPSinfo@auhs.edu (for BSPS-PrePharm)
  • MSCRinfo@auhs.edu (for MSCR)

Nearby Schools

  • The nearest community college to American University of Health Sciences is Wyotech-Long Beach (2.9 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Wyotech-Long Beach
    Private, for profit
    1,136 students | 2.90 Mi2161 Technology Place
    Long Beach,  CA  90810
    (562) 624-9530     2.901,136
  • Long Beach City College
    Public
    24,403 students | 3.30 Mi4901 E. Carson St.
    Long Beach,  CA  90808
    (562) 938-4111     3.3024,403
  • National Polytechnic College of Science
    Private, non-profit
    310 students | 5.70 Mi272 S Fries Ave l Los Angeles Harbor
    Wilmington,  CA  90744
    (310) 816-5700     5.70310
  • El Camino College-Compton Center
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    Public
    7,611 students | 5.80 Mi1111 East Artesia Blvd.
    Compton,  CA  90221
    (310) 900-1600     5.807,611
  • Los Angeles Harbor College
    Public
    10,145 students | 6.40 Mi1111 Figueroa Place
    Wilmington,  CA  90744
    (310) 233-4000     6.4010,145
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 252 students
  • Private-state tuition: $22,684
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
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For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,636 per year for in-state students and $6,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,157 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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