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AdventHealth University

Florida Hospital College

Orlando, Florida 32803

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

AdventHealth University is a private urban institution in Orlando, Florida. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $72,282 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,885.

Established
1992
Type
Private

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—SAT Avg
1,068Students
6:1Student:Faculty
36%Grad Rate
$72,282Earnings 10yr
$31,885Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

AdventHealth University Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,880
Room & Board$13,728
Books & Supplies$3,600
Total Cost of Attendance$38,194
Average Net Price$31,885
Median Debt at Graduation$24,590
Monthly Payment (10yr)$261

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$29,906
$30–48K$30,931
$48–75K$31,029
$110K+$35,708

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

50.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (22)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

48%

Negative
  • •48% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
1,068
Gender Split
85% / 15%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 31%
Black 17%
Hispanic 37%
Asian 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.6%
Freshman Retention48.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$63,230
10 Years$72,282

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •Early history AHU traces its origins to a nursing program started in 1913 at Florida Sanitarium (now AdventHealth Orlando).
  • •In 1983, a two-year associate degree in nursing began under the sponsorship of Southern College (now Southern Adventist University).
  • •Plans to establish a standalone institution began in 1990, led by hospital chaplain David Greenlaw, who became the founding president.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCO Orlando11 mi
TPA Tampa82 mi
JAX Jacksonville134 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1113 mi · ~32h 9m drive
New York, NY936 mi · ~27h 2m drive
Hartford, CT1034 mi · ~29h 52m drive
Providence, RI1072 mi · ~30h 58m drive
Albany, NY1061 mi · ~30h 39m drive
Syracuse, NY1041 mi · ~30h 4m drive
Rochester, NY1029 mi · ~29h 44m drive
Buffalo, NY998 mi · ~28h 50m drive
Philadelphia, PA862 mi · ~24h 54m drive
Pittsburgh, PA823 mi · ~23h 47m drive
Harrisburg, PA847 mi · ~24h 28m drive
Newark, NJ934 mi · ~26h 59m drive
Washington, DC756 mi · ~21h 50m drive
Baltimore, MD789 mi · ~22h 48m drive
Atlanta, GA399 mi · ~11h 32m drive
Charlotte, NC461 mi · ~13h 19m drive
Raleigh, NC523 mi · ~15h 7m drive
Miami, FL207 mi · ~5h 59m drive
Orlando, FL3 mi · ~5 min drive
Tampa, FL79 mi · ~2h 17m drive
Nashville, TN612 mi · ~17h 41m drive
New Orleans, LA533 mi · ~15h 24m drive
Richmond, VA660 mi · ~19h 4m drive
Chicago, IL984 mi · ~28h 26m drive
Detroit, MI955 mi · ~27h 35m drive
Minneapolis, MN1307 mi · ~37h 45m drive
St. Louis, MO860 mi · ~24h 51m drive
Kansas City, MO1048 mi · ~30h 17m drive
Indianapolis, IN820 mi · ~23h 41m drive
Columbus, OH792 mi · ~22h 53m drive
Cleveland, OH893 mi · ~25h 48m drive
Milwaukee, WI1063 mi · ~30h 43m drive
Dallas, TX961 mi · ~27h 46m drive
Houston, TX848 mi · ~24h 30m drive
Austin, TX992 mi · ~28h 39m drive
San Antonio, TX1036 mi · ~29h 56m drive
Los Angeles, CA2197 mi · ~63h 28m drive
San Francisco, CA2437 mi · ~70h 24m drive
San Diego, CA2137 mi · ~61h 44m drive
Seattle, WA2545 mi · ~73h 31m drive
Portland, OR2524 mi · ~72h 55m drive
Denver, CO1548 mi · ~44h 43m drive
Phoenix, AZ1842 mi · ~53h 13m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1915 mi · ~55h 19m drive
Honolulu, HI4740 mi · ~136h 56m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Orlando (MCO)11 miles
Rental car
17 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
22 min$13-22
Tampa (TPA)82 miles
Rental car
123 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
164 min$98-164

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