School Highlights
American University of Health Sciences serves 694 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Private-state tuition: $22,684
- Acceptance Rate: 50%
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
American University of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
American University of Health Sciences
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
77 staff
315 staff
Student Body
The student population of American University of Health Sciences has grown by 80% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The American University of Health Sciences diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
694 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
694 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
471 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
471 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
223 students
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
46%
13%
% Hispanic
25%
47%
% Black
11%
7%
% White
7%
23%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2007)
84%
38%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6667%
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $22,684 is more than the state average of $17,819. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$22,684
$17,819
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$37,584
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$16,332
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
50%
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 Godβs 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 personβmind, body and spiritβis 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does American University of Health Sciences cost?
American University of Health Sciences's private state tuition is approximately $22,684.
What is the acceptance rate of American University of Health Sciences?
The acceptance rate of American University of Health Sciences is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 93%. American University of Health Sciences's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in California with low acceptance rates.
What is American University of Health Sciences's ranking?
American University of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Lowest acceptance rates.
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