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Adventist University of Health Sciences
Orlando, FL
Adventist University of Health Sciences (formerly Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences) is regionally accredited and specializes in nursing and allied health education.
Web Site www.adu.edu/
Institution Type Private
Coeducational Yes
Undergraduate Students 1,950
Women 1,561 (80.1%)
Men 389 (19.9%)
Graduate Students 140
ADMISSION
Entrance Difficulty Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate 100% of 118 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered No Early Decision Offered Yes Regular Admission
Deadline July 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA Not reported
SAT Math 458 average
410-495 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 480 average
425-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
ACT Composite 20 average
18-21 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Essay X
Extracurricular Activities X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance $25,092
Tuition and Fees $13,030
Room and Board $4,000
Average Percent of Need Met Not reported
Average Freshman Award Not reported
Average Indebtedness of
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System Trimester
General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 81
Regular Class Size Not reported
CAMPUS LIFE
Orlando Population 220,186
Nearest Metropolitan Area Orlando
Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot
Sororities Fraternities
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 6.4% Asian
14.3% Black/African-American 22.0% Hispanic/Latino
1.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.8% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 45.7% White
8.9% Unknown
International Students 0.4% from 4 countries
First-Year Students Returning 70.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported
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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program College preparatory program is not required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended
Units
English 4
Mathematics 3
Science 3
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 3
History 3
Academic Electives
Examinations
Exam Scores Due inAdmissions Office
SAT or ACT Required July 1
SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay Not reported
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Address 671 Winyah Drive
City, State, Zip Orlando, FL 32803
Phone (407) 303-7742
Fax E-mail
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered Yes Early Decision Deadline February 1 Early Decision
Notification
Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
Application Dates and Fees
Regular AdmissionDeadline July 1
Application Fee $20 Application Fee Waiver Available Regular Admission
Notification Rolling, notification begins August15 Accept Offer of
Admission No set date
Waiting List Used No
Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted
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Application Form
Common Application Not accepted Universal College
Application Not accepted
Electronic Application Available
Other Application Requirements
Interview Not required
Essay or Personal
Statement Required for some freshmen Letters of
Recommendation 3 required for some freshmen Other
Financial Need Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X
Ethnicity X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate 100% of 118 applicants were admitted
Women 100% of 90 applicants were admitted
Men 100% of 28 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled 88 (75%) of 118 admitted students enrolled
Women Not reported
Men Not reported
Early Decision
Admission Rate 82% of 170 applicants were admitted
Early Action Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math 458 average
410-495 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 0%
Score of 600 - 700 4% Score of 500 - 600 21% Score of 400 - 500 63% Score of 300 - 400 12% Score of 200 - 300 0%
SAT Critical Reading 480 average
425-520 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 0%
Score of 600 - 700 8% Score of 500 - 600 31% Score of 400 - 500 49% Score of 300 - 400 12% Score of 200 - 300 0%
SAT Writing Not reported
Score of 700 - 800 % Score of 600 - 700 % Score of 500 - 600 % Score of 400 - 500 % Score of 300 - 400 % Score of 200 - 300 %
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA Not reported
3.75 and Above 3.50 - 3.74 3.25 - 3.49 3.00 - 3.24 2.50 - 2.99 2.00 - 2.49
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite 20 average
18-21 range of middle 50% Score of 30 - 36 1%
Score of 24 - 29 13% Score of 18 - 23 68% Score of 12 - 17 18% Score of 6 - 11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class RankNational Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported
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TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance $25,092 Tuition and Fees $13,030
Room and Board $4,000
Books and Supplies $1,600
Other Expenses $6,462
Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
E-mail finaid@adu.edu
Web Site Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
Application DeadlineAward Notification On a rolling basis beginning March 1
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 031155 Free
Institution's own form
PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants Not reported Found to Have Need Not reported Received Financial Aid Not reported Need Fully Met Not reported Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported Average Award Not reported Need-Based Gift Not reported Need-Based
Self-Help Not reported
Merit-Based Gift Not reported Merit-Based Gift Not reported
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants Not reported Found to Have Need Not reported Received Financial Aid Not reported Need Fully Met Not reported Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported Average Award Not reported Need-Based Gift Not reported Need-Based
Self-Help Not reported
Merit-Based Gift Not reported Merit-Based Gift Not reported
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Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Not reported
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Not reported
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans State Loans
Other Loans Private loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based
Available State scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/ Achievement Award AreasNot reported
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported Creative Arts/
Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas Not reported Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported Special Characteristics
Award Areas Not reported
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
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Employment
Work-Study Programs Not reported Average Earnings from
On-Campus Employment
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Academic Calendar System Trimester
Summer Session Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin Online Catalog
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Biomedical Sciences, General
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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Most Popular Disciplines Health professions and related sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None
Special Programs Double major, Independent study
Study Abroad Not offered
Online Degrees Some online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Computer Required
Foreign Language Not required
Math/Science Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for credit
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty 81
Part-Time Faculty 165
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 36%
Regular Class Size Not reported
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size Not reported
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus Yes
Holdings 29,179
Computing
Computer Ownership Students required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus 43
Internet/E-mail Access Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction Offered
Tutoring Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students Available
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of ScienceMaster's Programs of Study
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reportedDoctoral Programs of Study
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LOCATION AND SETTING
Orlando Population 220,186 Nearest Metropolitan
Area Orlando
Environment Large city
Campus Size 9 acres
Weather
Temperature 49 average low in January, 91 average high in September
Rain 116 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus MapNearest Airport 18 miles from campus in Orlando Nearest Bus Station 3 miles from campus in Orlando Nearest Train Station 4 miles from campus in Orlando
HOUSING
College Housing College offers housing to students
Types of Housing Married student apartments, single student apartments
Students in College Housing Housing Requirements
Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available
24-Hour Security Patrols Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service Not offered
Personal Counseling Offered
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences MascotSchool Colors
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
SportWOMEN MEN
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Club Sports
Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations drama theatre Sororities
Fraternities ROTC
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational Yes
All Undergraduates 1,950
Women 1,561 (80.1%)
Men 389 (19.9%)
Full-Time Undergraduates 674
Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 6.4% Asian
14.3% Black/African-American 22.0% Hispanic/Latino
1.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.8% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 45.7% White
8.9% Unknown
International Students 0.4% from 4 countries
Average Age 30
All Graduate Students 140
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning 70.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years Not reported
Students Graduating Within 5 Years Not reported
Students Graduating Within 6 Years Not reported
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported
Average Starting Salary Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported
Disciplines Pursued Not reported
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