AdventHealth University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. solid earnings of $58,200 within 10 years.
About This School
AdventHealth University is a private nonprofit institution located in Orlando, Florida with approximately 1,361 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $30,135 per year. The graduation rate is 39%, and the typical graduate earns $58,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
AdventHealth University (AHU) is a private health sciences university in Orlando, Florida, United States. It is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the AdventHealth hospital system, a network of faith-based healthcare facilities. The university also operates campuses in Tampa and Denver. AHU offers more than 20 programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, professional's and doctoral degrees, including online and certificate options. AHU has published 209 scientific papers on many different subjects.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while graduates earn a solid median of $58,200 and carry relatively low debt ($18,000), the 36% graduation rate and 48% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish — a serious red flag worth pressing the school on before enrolling. That said, AHU's direct affiliation with the AdventHealth hospital system makes it a genuinely compelling option for students committed to a health sciences career in a faith-based environment, offering real clinical connections that many larger programs can't match. Worth considering if you're mission-aligned and have a clear plan to stay on track — but go in with eyes open about the completion numbers.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,361 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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