American University of Health Sciences SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
AUHS’s 50% acceptance rate and 2.50 average GPA suggest a realistic path, especially if you show steady academic preparation. Because AUHS is test-optional, you do not have to submit scores, but a strong SAT or ACT can strengthen your file if your GPA is near the average.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
American University of Health Sciences facts and stats
American University of Health Sciences is a small suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 351. AUHS reports a 100% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 50%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
Signal Hill, CA
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Key American University of Health Sciences application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional AUHS, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. Aim for the last fall retake whose scores will arrive before AUHS’s Regular Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
AUHS is a private for-profit institution with tuition and fees of $27,195. When planning costs, review the full cost of attendance and complete the FAFSA to see what aid may be available.

American University of Health Sciences has an estimated total cost of attendance of $46,827, including $27,195 in tuition and fees and $19,632 for room and board. As a private for-profit institution, AUHS costs can vary based on program, living arrangements, and a student’s financial need. Students should review their aid options carefully to understand what they may actually pay after grants, scholarships, and loans.
Student life at American University of Health Sciences
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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