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American College of Healthcare Sciences

#1609 in US ranking Portland, OR
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$32,756
Tuition & fees
$10,400
Avg. aid
$4,148
Receiving aid
92%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
53%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
100%
Median salary
$21,094
1 yr after graduation

What does American College of Healthcare Sciences offer in terms of athletics?

ACHS does not list varsity sports or an athletic association affiliation in the reported institutional profile. Applicants should not expect a conventional intercollegiate athletics program, team recruitment, or athletic scholarships as part of its online-centered college experience.

Recreational exercise undertaken independently is different from a college-operated club sport or intramural league. Students for whom organized college sports are a priority should verify whether any current participation option fits their location and enrollment status before applying.

What student groups and Associations are available at American College of Healthcare Sciences?

At ACHS, opportunities to connect with other students are more likely to fit an online learning community than a large, residential club system. An applicant interested in joining a recognized student association should ask for the current organization directory and confirm how often a group meets and whether remote students can participate.

Course discussions, alumni networking, and institution-run events can provide useful connections, but they are not necessarily student-governed organizations. That distinction matters to applicants seeking leadership roles, peer-led professional groups, or regular social activities outside class.

Who studies at American College of Healthcare Sciences?

ACHS enrolled 1,052 students in the reported institutional figures. Its incoming undergraduate population included both first-time students and transfer entrants, with more reported transfer-in students than first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students.

The reported geographic distribution underscores the reach of distance education: among the students in the cited residence figures, 95% came from U.S. states other than Oregon, while 2% were Oregon residents. Those percentages describe a particular reporting group rather than the location of every student in the institution's total enrollment.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio was 27 to 1, an institution-level measure that does not specify the size or format of an individual class. ACHS also reported 21 full-time and 20 part-time faculty members teaching undergraduate or graduate students. Prospective students who want a particular level of instructor interaction should examine how feedback, discussion, and office hours work in their intended courses.

How does student life look like at American College of Healthcare Sciences?

Everyday student life at ACHS is shaped principally by online coursework rather than residence halls and a daily campus schedule. Students can expect their sense of connection to depend heavily on course interaction, communication with instructors, and any remote events or peer activities available during their enrollment.

This arrangement may suit students balancing study with work or other responsibilities, but flexibility is not the same as a light workload. Before enrolling, applicants should check whether courses have fixed meeting times, deadlines, hands-on assignments, or materials that must be obtained locally. They should also establish how academic advising and technical support are accessed when they need help.

What libraries are available to students at American College of Healthcare Sciences?

ACHS identifies its main academic library as the ACHS Virtual Library, a resource suited to students who access coursework remotely. For an online learner, the most consequential library questions are which journals and databases are included, how to sign in from home, and how to obtain research help.

Students planning a research-intensive project should check the current library guide for subject coverage, citation assistance, and options for obtaining an article or book that is not immediately accessible. A virtual library should not be assumed to provide the same physical study spaces or print borrowing arrangements as a residential university library.

American College of Healthcare Sciences Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1052

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

10

Total staff

21 full time, 20 part time

Veterans affair office

No

American College of Healthcare Sciences Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 762
Graduate: 290

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 310
Part-time: 742

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 9
Men: 1

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 91
Black or African American: 164
White: 384
American Indian or Alaska Native: 10
Asian: 6
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 5
Two or more races: 54
Unknown: 45

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.