American University of Health Sciences

1600 East Hill St, Signal Hill, CA 90755

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 03225300
  • President: Kim Dang
  • Fax: (562) 988-2278
  • Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Quarter
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 135

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History

The American University of Health Sciences, located in Signal Hill, CA, was founded in 1994 Kim Dang and Gregory Johnson to provide quality education and produce qualified health scientists and health professionals.  AUHS received it accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). AUHS is a Christian college and adheres to the values of love and caring for humankind, justice, and respect. Additionally, AUHS is committed to serving underrepresented populations.

 

Academics

AUHS values intellectual engagement, professional excellence and clinical research and scholarship, service to mankind diversity and Christian values. AUHS provides 4 year programs and a strong academic environment to give students the skills necessary to succeed in patient care, research, and pharmaceuticals.


Programs offered are:

  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Biomedical Studies
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Medical Assistant

 

Pharmacy technician and medical assistant are certificate programs.

 

Admissions and Financial Aid

Interested students should schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor and complete the application packet with all the required documentation along with the application fee. Individuals will then be asked to a second interview with the dean and admissions director to determine admission. Once this is complete an enrollment agreement will be given and an appointment will be made with a financial aid counselor to determine tuition fee plans and determine financial aid eligibility.

*Not all of the programs above may be offered
 

Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available

Website:

www.auhs.edu

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Accreditation

  • Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
  • - Associates--Private For-Profit 4-Year Primarily Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • - Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
  • - Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • - Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact American University of Health Sciences directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Health and Clinical Professions

 CertificateBachelorMasterMore Actions
Clinical Research Coordinator Degree---
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Pharmacy Technician Degree30--
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin, Other Degree-24-
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates American University of Health Sciences accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be accepted.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.auhs.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The American University of Health Sciences admissions office phone number is (562) 988-2278 x15. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.auhs.edu

Admissions Links

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $75.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $75.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • - Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
  • - Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
  • - Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • - Recommended
  • TOEFL
  • - Required
  • Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
  • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants235477
Number Granted Admission (%)16 (70%)45 (83%)61 (79%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)13 (81%)22 (49%)35 (57%)

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 135
  • - Undergraduate: 113

    - Graduate: 22

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender
  • - Male: 44

    - Female: 68

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.6 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender
  • - Male: 44

    - Female: 68

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.6 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance
  • - Full-Time: 94

    - Part-Time: 18

  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • - Full-Time: 94

    - Part-Time: 18

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian--
Black107%
Asian9772%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic1914%
White97%
Unknown--

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Ages 20-211211%
Ages 22-242220%
Ages 25-292724%
Ages 30-3498%
Age Unknown4238%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students91%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male100%
Female85%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Black100%
Asian89%
Hispanic89%
White100%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending American University of Health Sciences, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://auhs.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$64,465$65,571$61,515
$0 - $30,000$59,962$65,291-
$30,000 - $48,000$63,028$66,131-
$75,001 - $110,000$66,045--

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$30,700$30,700$30,700
In-State Tuition and Fees$30,700$30,700$30,700
Out of State Tuition and Fees$30,700$30,700$30,700
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,362$7,362$7,362
Other Expenses$33,081$33,081$33,081
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$34,053$33,081$32,312

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$31,700$31,700$31,700
In-State$31,700$31,700$31,700
Out of State$31,700$31,700$31,700
Off Campus
In-District$72,143$72,143$72,143
In-State$72,143$72,143$72,143
Out of State$72,143$72,143$72,143
Off Campus with Family
In-District$65,753$64,012$64,012
In-State$65,753$64,012$64,012
Out of State$65,753$64,012$64,012

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The American University of Health Sciences financial aid office phone number is (562) 988-2278 x20. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid8100%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid8100%$3,613
All Federal Grants8100%$3,613
Pell Grants675%$4,550
Other Federal Grants225%$800
All Student Loans788%$7,571
Federal Student Loans675%$7,166
Other Student Loans225%$5,000

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Number in Repayment372940

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Nearby Public Area
Drug Related-2-
Liquor Related-2-

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Nearby Public Area
Robbery--9
Aggravated Assault--1
Vehicle Theft--9

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees723339
Faculty Status511437
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service451035
Primarily Instruction451035
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial862
Other Professionals17152
Technical and/or Paraprofessional22-
Clerical And Secretarial11-
Service and/or Maintenance11-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$90,200 (10)$150,000 (2)$75,250 (8)
Professor$90,200 (10)$150,000 (2)$75,250 (8)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$73,802 (10)$122,730 (2)$61,570 (8)
Professor$73,802 (10)$122,730 (2)$61,570 (8)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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