- Acceptance rate: 50% for fall 2024
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American University of Health Sciences reported an acceptance rate of 50% for fall 2024.
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American University of Health Sciences GPA requirements
American University of Health Sciences requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and American University of Health Sciences hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
American University of Health Sciences acceptance rate
American University of Health Sciences admitted 1 of 2 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 50%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
American University of Health Sciences is a private for-profit 4-year university in Signal Hill, California, with 351 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What American University of Health Sciences looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Required |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
American University of Health Sciences didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
American University of Health Sciences awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is American University of Health Sciences?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. American University of Health Sciences admitted 50% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into American University of Health Sciences?
American University of Health Sciences requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at American University of Health Sciences?
A lot: American University of Health Sciences requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. It considers legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank and test scores. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is American University of Health Sciences test optional?
No, it's test blind: American University of Health Sciences doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is American University of Health Sciences' acceptance rate?
American University of Health Sciences' acceptance rate was 50% for fall 2024: it admitted 1 of 2 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do I have a chance at American University of Health Sciences with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. American University of Health Sciences admitted 50% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does American University of Health Sciences give credit for AP exams?
Yes. American University of Health Sciences awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at American University of Health Sciences if a parent went there?
Yes. American University of Health Sciences considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need a portfolio or audition for American University of Health Sciences?
Yes, for admission: American University of Health Sciences requires applicants to show specific skills, such as through a portfolio or an audition, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Check what your program asks for with the college.
Does American University of Health Sciences require an essay?
Yes. American University of Health Sciences requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check American University of Health Sciences' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: American University of Health SciencesU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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