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American Medical Sciences Center

#2265 in US ranking Glendale, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Avg. aid
$5,890
Receiving aid
83%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
75%
Median salary
$33,657
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of American Medical Sciences Center?

American Medical Sciences Center identifies the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) as its institutional accreditor. ABHES is an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for eligible health-education institutions and programs. Applicants should check the accreditor's current directory for the institution and the specific location at which they plan to study.

Institutional accreditation evaluates the school as a whole. It is different from programmatic accreditation, which may apply to a particular health-care course of study and may matter for certification or licensure. Students should verify the status of their exact program with its relevant credentialing or licensing body before paying an enrollment deposit.

Accreditation is one condition associated with federal student-aid eligibility; a student must also meet individual aid requirements, and eligibility can vary by program. It does not require another college to accept transferred credits. A receiving institution makes its own transfer-credit decision.

What are the admission requirements at American Medical Sciences Center?

American Medical Sciences Center reports an open-admission policy. That generally means admission is not based on a competitive acceptance-rate cutoff, but it does not remove a program's enrollment conditions or guarantee a seat in a particular class.

Applicants should request the current admissions checklist for their intended credential before applying. In health-care programs, the distinction between admission to the institution and clearance for clinical training can be significant: a clinical site may impose health, background-check, immunization, or scheduling conditions. The applicable requirements should be confirmed in writing for the chosen program and start date.

The institution accepts dual credit, while its reported policies do not award credit for Advanced Placement examinations or life experience. Students hoping to shorten a program should ask for a written evaluation of their specific coursework rather than assuming prior learning will reduce tuition or time to completion.

What are the application fees and waivers at American Medical Sciences Center?

Applicants should distinguish an application fee from later charges such as a registration fee, enrollment deposit, supplies, or tuition. Before submitting an application to American Medical Sciences Center, obtain its current itemized admissions charges for the intended program and start date.

If paying an application charge would be difficult, ask the admissions office whether a fee waiver is offered, what documentation it requires, and whether approval must occur before submission. A waiver for applying would not automatically waive other program costs.

What types of ROTC programs are available at American Medical Sciences Center?

Students considering Reserve Officers' Training Corps participation should not assume that enrolling at American Medical Sciences Center includes an Army, Navy, or Air Force ROTC unit. ROTC is normally arranged through a host college or an approved cross-enrollment agreement, and the student's school and degree program can affect eligibility.

A prospective participant should ask the relevant ROTC host unit whether American Medical Sciences Center students may cross-enroll and whether the intended credential satisfies its academic requirements. ROTC scholarships have separate selection rules and, if accepted, typically carry military service obligations.

What are the requirements for transfer students at American Medical Sciences Center?

American Medical Sciences Center enrolled 29 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates in the reported student population. Enrollment as a transfer student and acceptance of particular credits are separate decisions.

Applicants with previous college study should submit their transcripts for an official, course-by-course transfer-credit evaluation before relying on a shorter completion timeline. Ask which courses fulfill the exact program's requirements, whether science coursework has recency limits, and how accepted credit changes both the schedule and total charges. Also confirm any minimum number of credits that must be completed at American Medical Sciences Center.

What types of study abroad programs are available at American Medical Sciences Center?

Students interested in international study should confirm whether an overseas experience can fit their American Medical Sciences Center program before making travel plans. Health-care training can involve sequenced laboratory courses and clinical requirements that are difficult to substitute with courses taken elsewhere.

For a proposed exchange, short-term course, or independently arranged experience, the key questions are whether it earns credit toward the credential, who approves that credit in advance, and whether any clinical hours satisfy the program's requirements. Financial-aid treatment also depends on the approved arrangement, not simply on a student's decision to travel.

American Medical Sciences Center First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 32

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 32
Transfer: 29

American Medical Sciences Center Admission Requirements

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

Yes

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

No

Special learning opportunities

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

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.