Adventist University of Health Sciences Orlando, FL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W 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 Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Minimally difficult 100% of 118 applicants were admitted No Yes July 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 458 average 410-495 range of middle 50% 480 average 425-520 range of middle 50% 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 Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System Trimester General Education/Core Curriculum Required Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 81 Regular Class Size CAMPUS LIFE Orlando Population 220,186 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Orlando Freshmen are not guaranteed housing STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 70.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 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 0.4% from 4 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N 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 Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted 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 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 Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component 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 Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline July 1 Application Fee $20 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling, notification begins August 15 No set date No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Not required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Required for some freshmen Electronic Application 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 Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 100% of 118 applicants were admitted 100% of 90 applicants were admitted 100% of 28 applicants were admitted 88 (75%) of 118 admitted students enrolled 82% of 170 applicants were admitted Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math 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 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 Score of 700-800 % Score of 600-700 % Score of 500-600 % Score of 400-500 % Score of 300-400 % Score of 200-300 % 458 average 410-495 range of middle 50% 480 average 425-520 range of middle 50% Average GPA 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 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% 20 average 18-21 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S 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 Application Process E-mail finaid@adu.edu Application Deadline Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is 031155 Free Institution's own form PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Private loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships State scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Trimester Offered 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences None Double major, Independent study Not offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 81 Part-Time Faculty 165 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 36% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 29,179 Computing Computer Ownership Students required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 43 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science Master's Programs of Study Nurse Anesthesia
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Orlando Population 220,186 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Orlando Large city 9 acres Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 18 miles from campus in Orlando 3 miles from campus in Orlando 4 miles from campus in Orlando Weather Temperature 49 average low in January, 91 average high in September Rain 116 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Married student apartments, single student apartments Freshmen are not guaranteed housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations drama theatre Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,950 Women 1,561 (80.1%) Men 389 (19.9%) Full-Time Undergraduates 674 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 30 All Graduate Students 140 Yes 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 0.4% from 4 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 70.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015