American College of Healthcare Sciences

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,928

3.33% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$23,687

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.25%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

61.9%

63 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,123

21% Full-Time

About

American College of Healthcare Sciences is a higher education institution located in Multnomah County, OR. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at American College of Healthcare Sciences were General Health & Wellness (67 degrees awarded) and General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems (20 degrees).

In 2021, 428 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American College of Healthcare Sciences. 93.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.31% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (309 degrees), 5.52 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 $8,928, which is $−5,572 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at American College of Healthcare Sciences is $8,928, which is $−5,572 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,687.

In 2021, 57% of undergraduate students attending American College of Healthcare Sciences received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,928

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at American College of Healthcare Sciences was $8,928. The cost of tuition at American College of Healthcare Sciences is $−5,572 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$23,687

2021 Value

In 2021 American College of Healthcare Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,687. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of American College of Healthcare Sciences grew by 0%.

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

$8,582

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at American College of Healthcare Sciences was of $8,582 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 5.87% between 2020 and 2021.

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

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at American College of Healthcare Sciences received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 338% with respect to 2020, when 13% 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.

1.25%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at American College of Healthcare Sciences was 1.25%, which represents 4 out of the 321 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 63 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 16% annual growth. Out of those 63 applicants, 39 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,123 students enrolled at American College of Healthcare Sciences in 2021.

American College of Healthcare Sciences has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

61.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 63

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of American College of Healthcare Sciences was 61.9% (39 admissions from 63 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 46.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 16%, while admissions grew by 11.4%..

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.

Enrollment

American College of Healthcare Sciences had a total enrollment of 1,123 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at American College of Healthcare Sciences is 236 students and the part-time enrollment is 887. This means that 21% 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 51.3% White, 13.1% Black or African American, 9.26% Hispanic or Latino, 3.29% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 1.42% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.445% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at American College of Healthcare Sciences in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (9.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.75%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (9.59%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American College of Healthcare Sciences in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,123 students. The full-time enrollment at American College of Healthcare Sciences is 236 and the part-time enrollment is 887. This means that 21% of students enrolled at American College of Healthcare Sciences are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% 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.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
576 enrolled students
Black or African American
147 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
104 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American College of Healthcare Sciences is 51.3% White, 13.1% Black or African American, 9.26% Hispanic or Latino, 3.29% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 1.42% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.445% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 374 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 (309 degrees awarded). There were 5.52 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (56 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at American College of Healthcare Sciences is General Health & Wellness (67 degrees awarded), followed by General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems (20 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (428 degrees awarded) and Business (0 degrees).

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 (1,405,293 people), Accountants & auditors (1,030,177 people), Other managers (679,252 people), Financial managers (461,491 people), and Chief executives & legislators (360,339 people).

The most specialized majors at American College of Healthcare Sciences in 2021 are Health (428 degrees awarded) and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Chief executives & legislators, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at American College of Healthcare Sciences are Health (428 degrees awarded) and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,723,996 people), Elementary & secondary schools (631,218 people), Banking & related activities (467,197 people), Computer Systems Design (463,055 people), and Insurance carriers (433,326 people).

The most specialized majors at American College of Healthcare Sciences are Health (428 degrees awarded) and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2021)

General Health & Wellness
67 degrees awarded
General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems
20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at American College of Healthcare Sciences was General Health & Wellness with 67 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 2021

401

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 27 degrees were awarded to men at American College of Healthcare Sciences, which is 0.0673 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (401).

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 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at American College of Healthcare Sciences in General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems, which is 0.069 times less than the 232 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 232 degrees were awarded to men at American College of Healthcare Sciences in General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems, which is 14.5 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at American College of Healthcare Sciences is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
309 degrees awarded
Black or African American
56 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American College of Healthcare Sciences is white (309 degrees awarded). There were 5.52 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (56 degrees).

0.935% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
292 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
52 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American College of Healthcare Sciences is white female (292 degrees awarded). There were 5.62 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (52 degrees).

Operations

American College of Healthcare Sciences employs 14 Professors, 1 Associate professors. Most academics at American College of Healthcare Sciences are Male Professor (7), Female Professor (7), and Female Associate professor (1).

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 8 employees, Management, with 7 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.03M

2021 Salaries

27.4%

growth from 2020

In 2021, American College of Healthcare Sciences paid a median of $4.03M in salaries, a 27.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.02M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, American College of Healthcare Sciences paid a total of $1.02M to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at American College of Healthcare Sciences were Professor with 14 employees, and Associate professor with 1 employees.

In 2021, 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 8 employees, Management with 7 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American College of Healthcare Sciences was Male Professor with 7 employees, Female Professor with 7 employees, and Female Associate professor with 1 employees.

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