School Highlights
American University of Health Sciences serves 473 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Private-state tuition: $22,684
- Acceptance Rate: 50%
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- 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 Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 49% over five years.
American University of Health Sciences
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
39 staff
72 staff
Student Body
The student population of American University of Health Sciences has declined by 31% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The American University of Health Sciences diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
473 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
473 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
372 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
351 students
967 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
122 students
96 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
48%
12%
% Hispanic
24%
46%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
6%
23%
% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2007)
84%
47%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2023)
2%
41%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,900
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $22,684 is more than the state average of $18,639. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$22,684
$18,639
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$37,584
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$16,332
$6,272
Acceptance Rate
50%
81%
Source: 2025 (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 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)
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 81%. 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, Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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