American College of Healthcare Sciences

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,456

5.91% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$24,016

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

58.2%

146 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,042

25.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

100%

2 Graduates

About

American College of Healthcare Sciences is a higher education institution located in Multnomah County, OR. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at American College of Healthcare Sciences were General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems (70 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 363 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American College of Healthcare Sciences. 89.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (176 degrees), 3.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (56 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American College of Healthcare Sciences is $9,456, which is $−5,708 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at American College of Healthcare Sciences was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 311 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at American College of Healthcare Sciences is $9,456, which is $5,708 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,016.

In 2023, 62% of undergraduate students attending American College of Healthcare Sciences received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,456

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at American College of Healthcare Sciences was $9,456. The cost of tuition at American College of Healthcare Sciences is $−5,708 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American College of Healthcare Sciences (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,016

2023 Value

2.39%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 American College of Healthcare Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,016. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of American College of Healthcare Sciences grew by 2.39%.

This chart compares the average net price of American College of Healthcare Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,310

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at American College of Healthcare Sciences was of $9,310 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at American College of Healthcare Sciences (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at American College of Healthcare Sciences received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 29.2% with respect to 2022, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American College of Healthcare Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at American College of Healthcare Sciences was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 311 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

American College of Healthcare Sciences received 146 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 143% annual growth. Out of those 146 applicants, 85 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58.2% acceptance rate.

There were 1,042 students enrolled at American College of Healthcare Sciences in 2023.

American College of Healthcare Sciences has an overall enrollment yield of 76.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 146

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of American College of Healthcare Sciences was 58.2% (85 admissions from 146 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 91.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 143%, while admissions grew by 54.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of American College of Healthcare Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at American College of Healthcare Sciences in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

American College of Healthcare Sciences had a total enrollment of 1,042 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at American College of Healthcare Sciences is 267 students and the part-time enrollment is 775. This means that 25.6% of students enrolled at American College of Healthcare Sciences are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American College of Healthcare Sciences, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.1% White, 19.5% Black or African American, 10.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.09% Two or More Races, 1.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.768% Asian, and 0.192% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at American College of Healthcare Sciences in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (16.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.44%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

25.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American College of Healthcare Sciences in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,042 students. The full-time enrollment at American College of Healthcare Sciences is 267 and the part-time enrollment is 775. This means that 25.6% of students enrolled at American College of Healthcare Sciences are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American College of Healthcare Sciences (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at American College of Healthcare Sciences was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), American College of Healthcare Sciences had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American College of Healthcare Sciences (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
543 enrolled students
Black or African American
203 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
109 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American College of Healthcare Sciences is 52.1% White, 19.5% Black or African American, 10.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.09% Two or More Races, 1.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.768% Asian, and 0.192% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 289 more women than men received degrees from American College of Healthcare Sciences. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American College of Healthcare Sciences is white (176 degrees awarded). There were 3.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (56 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at American College of Healthcare Sciences is General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems (70 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American College of Healthcare Sciences, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (363 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American College of Healthcare Sciences are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at American College of Healthcare Sciences in 2023 are Health (363 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American College of Healthcare Sciences are Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at American College of Healthcare Sciences are Health (363 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American College of Healthcare Sciences are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,771,649 people), Elementary & secondary schools (654,233 people), Computer Systems Design (503,889 people), Banking & related activities (474,193 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (440,232 people).

The most specialized majors at American College of Healthcare Sciences are Health (363 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American College of Healthcare Sciences.

Most Common (2023)

General Health & Wellness
70 degrees awarded
General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems
33 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at American College of Healthcare Sciences was General Health & Wellness with 70 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at American College of Healthcare Sciences according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

326

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 37 degrees were awarded to men at American College of Healthcare Sciences, which is 0.113 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (326).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American College of Healthcare Sciences by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded to men at American College of Healthcare Sciences in General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems, which is 0.109 times less than the 221 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 221 degrees were awarded to men at American College of Healthcare Sciences in General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems, which is 9.21 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at American College of Healthcare Sciences is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
176 degrees awarded
Black or African American
56 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American College of Healthcare Sciences is white (176 degrees awarded). There were 3.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (56 degrees).

18.7% of degree recipients (68 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
163 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
48 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American College of Healthcare Sciences is white female (163 degrees awarded). There were 3.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (48 degrees).

Operations

American College of Healthcare Sciences employs 10 Professors, 7 Assistant professors and 2 Associate professors. Most academics at American College of Healthcare Sciences are Female Assistant professor (7), Male Professor (5), and Female Professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American College of Healthcare Sciences are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 11 employees, Management, with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.31M

2023 Salaries

14.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, American College of Healthcare Sciences paid a median of $5.31M in salaries, a 14.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.3% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 27.4% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.08M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, American College of Healthcare Sciences paid a total of $1.08M to 19 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

11 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at American College of Healthcare Sciences were Professor with 10 employees, Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Associate professor with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American College of Healthcare Sciences were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees, Management with 9 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American College of Healthcare Sciences was Female Assistant professor with 7 employees, Male Professor with 5 employees, and Female Professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American College of Healthcare Sciences.

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