Florida Hospital College Of Health Sciences
Location and Contact Information
671 Winyah DriveOrlando, FL 32803
USA
Main Tel: (407) 303-7742
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, also known as FHCHS, is located in Orlando, Florida, United States. From the years 1913 to 1958, FHCHS was called Florida Hospital School of Nursing. In 1998, it became a baccalaureate institution. The college offers a number of master and bachelor degree courses and certificate programs. FHCHS is divided into the following academic departments:
- Department of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences
- Department of Nurse Anesthesia
- Department of Nursing
- Department of Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Department of Radiologic Sciences
The Student Association of FHCHS organizes a number of activities such as the International Food Festival, Spring Picnic, Fall Festival, Christmas Extravaganza, Pizza Parties, and many more. The students also participate in several sports including volleyball, canoeing, tennis, basketball, and golf.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Seventh Day Adventists religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- High female/male ratio.
- Numerous part-time students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 9,280 |
| Room and board | $ 5,434 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,220 |
| Other | $ 4,594 |
Financial Aid
Florida Hospital College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 93% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 84% | $4,783 |
| Institutional Grant | 9% | $2,029 |
| Federal Grant | 45% | $2,792 |
| Pell Grant | 45% | $2,446 |
| Other Federal Grant | 29% | $541 |
| State or Local Grant | 76% | $3,335 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 51% | $5,827 |
| Federal Loan | 51% | $4,731 |
| Other Loan | 4% | $15,350 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Florida Hospital College Of Health Sciences:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Ohio Technical College | Newark, OH | 3,586 |
| 2 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | Chillicothe, OH | 1,978 |
| 3 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Zanesville, OH | 1,893 |
| 4 | Casa Loma College-Van Nuys | Van Nuys, CA | 675 |
| 5 | South Georgia College | Douglas, GA | 1,880 |
| 6 | Quincy College | Quincy, MA | 4,110 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | Ironton, OH | 1,831 |
| 8 | Nevada State College | Henderson, NV | 2,126 |
| 9 | Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus | Columbus, IN | 3,240 |
| 10 | Dyersburg State Community College | Dyersburg, TN | 2,749 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 385 | 3 |
| Associate | 244 | 6 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 18 | 3 |
| Master | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 48 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,390 in 2009-2010 (2,269 full-time equivalent).
About 24% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 76% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 33% of the student body. About 23% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 90% are full-time and 10% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 100% Women 99% All 99%
Room and Board
Florida Hospital College provides on-campus housing for 136 of its 2,269 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Florida Hospital College offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Occupational Therapist Assistant