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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 is the cost of studying for a year at American College of Healthcare Sciences?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at ACHS was $9,840 for both Oregon and out-of-state students, with $3,200 in required fees. Together, those charges amount to $13,040 before books, living expenses, and other personal costs. The reported part-time undergraduate tuition rate was $410 per credit, so a part-time student's bill depends on the number of credits taken and applicable fees.

  • Full-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $9,840 for in-state and out-of-state students.
  • Full-time undergraduate required fees, 2024-25: $3,200.
  • Full-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $11,340, with $2,450 in required fees.
  • Part-time tuition, 2024-25: $410 per undergraduate credit or $630 per graduate credit.

The reported annual room-and-board allowance was $18,077, and the reported books-and-supplies figure was $4,800. These are budgeting figures, not charges for an ACHS residence hall or meal plan. Students studying from home may face different living costs; course materials and supplies may also vary by program. Transportation and personal expenses can add to the total cost of attendance.

Financial aid can reduce the amount paid directly but may include loans that must be repaid. In the reported aid figures, 92% of students received financial aid and 61% received student loans. Reported average net prices for students in the lowest listed family-income range were $22,128; a net price is an average cost after grant and scholarship aid, not an individualized quote or a figure reduced by loans.

Eligible students can explore federal grants and loans, applicable state assistance, institutional scholarships, and veteran or military education benefits. Completing the FAFSA and reviewing the college's program-specific aid requirements are practical first steps. Because fees and course loads materially affect the bill, applicants should compare a current, individualized cost-of-attendance estimate with their actual aid offer before committing.

What are the work-study opportunities at American College of Healthcare Sciences?

ACHS reports career counseling, a student job bank, and an alumni contact pathway, but these services should not be confused with a guaranteed paid position. Students can use career counseling to discuss occupational options and a job bank to look for openings; the availability and suitability of individual jobs will vary.

Federal Work-Study, where offered to an eligible student, is a form of need-based financial aid earned through an approved job. It is different from a grant credited automatically to a bill and from an ordinary part-time job found independently. Applicants interested in paid work should ask the financial aid office whether their specific aid package includes Work-Study and, if so, which positions are open to online students.

Not every ACHS student is required to complete an internship. A student seeking supervised experience should check whether the intended program includes a practicum or other placement, who arranges it, and whether it is paid.

American College of Healthcare Sciences Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$10,400
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$10,400
Tuition
$10,200
Fees
$200
Room and board
$18,077
Books and supplies
$4,800

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$32,756
Tuition & fees
$10,400
Housing, food, books & other
$22,356

92% of undergraduates receive aid, $4,148 on average

American College of Healthcare Sciences Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

Off campus, not with family
$19,716
Off campus, with family
$9,467

American College of Healthcare Sciences Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$22,738
$30,001–48,000
$22,128
$48,001–75,000
$23,828
$75,001–110,000
$26,078
Over $110,000
$29,923

American College of Healthcare Sciences Room and Board Cost

Institution provide on-campus housing

No

American College of Healthcare Sciences Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$4,148

All

$6,755

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
92%

American College of Healthcare Sciences Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
66%
Students with federal loans
61%
Median debt at completion
$21,334

American College of Healthcare Sciences Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$7,576

Graduate average amount

$8,149

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.