Is AdventHealth University a Christian college?

Yes. AdventHealth University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Christian college

AdventHealth University

Orlando, FL · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Seventh-day Adventist Church · Seventh-day Adventist

Real cost

Average price after aid $30,135 a year

Median debt at graduation: $24,590 (all students)

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AdventHealth University is a Seventh-day Adventist institution in Orlando, Florida, focused on health-care education. Its Campus Ministries offers a weekly Friday worship evening, a weekly Wednesday devotional, and access to chaplains.

Faith life at a glance

A week at AdventHealth University

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- 7:00PMWorship night
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Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

Questions students ask

What's a normal week?

Weekend worship with a free meal starts Friday evenings at 7 p.m., and a short devotional and prayer meets Wednesdays at 7:40 a.m.

Source: ahu.edu

Where do I find community?

Chaplains offer spiritual support, and there are 10 student-led clubs and organizations.

Source: ahu.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Former student mission trips have gone to Costa Rica, Honduras and Russia, and service learning is built into degree programs.

Source: ahu.edu

Academic Excellence

58 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score39%
First-year retention 20% of score64%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreNot reported
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score6 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$12,856

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few (A weekly devotional and prayer gathering is listed. The level is 'some'.)
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes
Chapel services during the week: Once a week (The only weekday gathering listed is a weekly Wednesday devotional with prayer, not a chapel service.)
Student worship nights or praise services: Every week (Friday worship on a weekly basis, as the weekend opens with a free meal and worship.)
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Weekly
Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Part-time (Chaplains are described; not named.)
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 0 chapel, 1 worship night, 1 prayer.)
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes (Stated in the university's learning outcomes, which inform its curricular endeavors. The theology courses are not counted.)
Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Offered as a minor or concentration (Religion is offered as a minor option.)
A published statement of faith: Yes
Service or outreach office: Yes
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Required of all students (The page says service learning is incorporated into the degree program and that 100% of students participate.)
Missions trips offered to students: Some (Mission trips are offered; no official page states how many each year.)
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Many
Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Some
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes

Worship and chapel

58 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (The only weekday gathering listed is a weekly Wednesday devotional with prayer, not a chapel service.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/campus/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Students are encouraged to spend a few minutes each week growing their relationship with peers, as well as Christ, with a short devotional and prayer. Coffee and tea will be available. Wednesdays at 7:40 am.”
  A short weekly devotional and prayer is held Wednesdays at 7:40 AM.
Not enough information:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Friday worship on a weekly basis, as the weekend opens with a free meal and worship.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/campus/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Weekends kick off with a free meal and worship starting on Friday evenings at 7pm. Unwind from the week and relax with other students.”
  Campus Ministries holds a worship evening every Friday at 7 PM for students.
Partly:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/campus/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Students are encouraged to spend a few minutes each week growing their relationship with peers, as well as Christ, with a short devotional and prayer. Coffee and tea will be available. Wednesdays at 7:40 am.”
  A short weekly devotional and prayer is held Wednesdays at 7:40 AM.
  “Through the church and ever-expanding prayer opportunities throughout campus, we’re united in our dedication to Him”
  The university describes ongoing prayer opportunities across campus.
Partly:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (Chaplains are described; not named.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/campus/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “you’ll have access to spiritual support from trustworthy and compassionate chaplains, who guide you on your journey toward Christ.”
  Students have access to chaplains for spiritual support.
Not enough information:
A chapel or worship space on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 0 chapel, 1 worship night, 1 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

N/A

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 3 of 6 found

Not enough information:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (Stated in the university's learning outcomes, which inform its curricular endeavors. The theology courses are not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Mission, Vision and Values | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/about-ahu/mission-vision-and-values · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “From those four ideals the University has identified seven learning outcomes which inform its curricular and extracurricular endeavors with the goal that they be manifested in the lives of its graduates.”
  The university's learning outcomes, which inform its curricular and extracurricular endeavors, are set from its core values.
  “The AHU graduate will exhibit the characteristics of a Christian professional: treating everyone with respect and dignity in the context of healthcare as a ministry.”
  One of the seven learning outcomes describes the graduate as a Christian professional, with healthcare as a ministry.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredOffered as a minor or concentration (Religion is offered as a minor option.)
Sources (1)
1. Bachelor of Science in Health Humanities and Social Sciences | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/programs/bs-health-humanities-and-social-sciences · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Minors can be in a variety of areas, including: Health care administration Language (through Adventist Colleges Abroad) Religion”
  A religion minor is offered in the Bachelor of Science in Health Humanities and Social Sciences.
Yes:
A published statement of faithYes
Sources (1)
1. Beliefs, Heritage and History | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/about-ahu/beliefs-heritage-and-history · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Aligning with our Adventist heritage, this Statement of Belief identifies Biblical principles that undergird the AHU mission.”
  The university publishes a Statement of Belief.

N/A

Christian community

Not enough information · 2 of 7 found

Not enough information:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (A weekly devotional and prayer gathering is listed. The level is 'some'.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/campus/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Students are encouraged to spend a few minutes each week growing their relationship with peers, as well as Christ, with a short devotional and prayer. Coffee and tea will be available. Wednesdays at 7:40 am.”
  A short weekly devotional and prayer is held Wednesdays at 7:40 AM.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/campus/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “And through our Campus Ministries, you’re invited to spread compassion, learn from others and build friendships that last beyond graduation.”
  A Campus Ministries office leads spiritual life for students.

Missions and service

85 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

Yes:
Service or outreach officeYes
Sources (1)
1. Community and Student Engagement | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/about/community-and-student-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “In addition to connecting with your classmates through service opportunities, Student Engagement is here to connect to the university through club activities”
  A Student Engagement office connects students with service opportunities.
Yes:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (The page says service learning is incorporated into the degree program and that 100% of students participate.)
Sources (1)
1. Community and Student Engagement | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/about/community-and-student-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “With service learning incorporated directly into your degree program, you’ll receive meaningful service opportunities”
  Service learning is built into the degree program.
Partly:
Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Mission trips are offered; no official page states how many each year.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/campus/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Mission trips outside the United States connect students directly with underserved men, women and children”
  Campus Ministries offers mission trips outside the United States; no frequency is stated, so the program is recorded as available.
Yes:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany
Sources (1)
1. Community and Student Engagement | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/about/community-and-student-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Over 50 Community Partners and Affiliations”
  The university reports more than 50 community partners and affiliations for service.
Partly:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/campus/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Former student mission trips have brought AdventHealth University students to Costa Rica, Honduras and Russia.”
  Student mission trips abroad have gone to Costa Rica, Honduras and Russia.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Beliefs, Heritage and History | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/about-ahu/beliefs-heritage-and-history · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “we prepare students to extend the healing ministry of Christ by”
  The university prepares students to extend Christ's healing ministry through health care.

Strengths

A weekly Friday worship evening and a weekly Wednesday devotional with prayer are listed on the Campus Ministries page.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/campus/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Weekends kick off with a free meal and worship starting on Friday evenings at 7pm. Unwind from the week and relax with other students.”
  Campus Ministries holds a worship evening every Friday at 7 PM for students.
  “Students are encouraged to spend a few minutes each week growing their relationship with peers, as well as Christ, with a short devotional and prayer. Coffee and tea will be available. Wednesdays at 7:40 am.”
  A short weekly devotional and prayer is held Wednesdays at 7:40 AM.
The university reports 10 student-led clubs and organizations and more than 50 community partners for service.
Sources (1)
1. Community and Student Engagement | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/about/community-and-student-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “10 Student Led Clubs and Organizations”
  The university reports ten student-led clubs and organizations.
  “Over 50 Community Partners and Affiliations”
  The university reports more than 50 community partners and affiliations for service.
Service learning is built into the degree program, and student mission trips have gone abroad.
Sources (2)
1. Community and Student Engagement | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/about/community-and-student-engagement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “With service learning incorporated directly into your degree program, you’ll receive meaningful service opportunities”
  Service learning is built into the degree program.
2. Campus Ministries | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/campus/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Former student mission trips have brought AdventHealth University students to Costa Rica, Honduras and Russia.”
  Student mission trips abroad have gone to Costa Rica, Honduras and Russia.

Concerns

The weekday gathering is a short devotional.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/campus/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Students are encouraged to spend a few minutes each week growing their relationship with peers, as well as Christ, with a short devotional and prayer. Coffee and tea will be available. Wednesdays at 7:40 am.”
  A short weekly devotional and prayer is held Wednesdays at 7:40 AM.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministries

Address: AHU Orlando, 671 Winyah Drive, Orlando, FL 32803

Source: ahu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, ahu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Campus Ministries

Sources (1)

Campus Ministries | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/campus/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Weekends kick off with a free meal and worship starting on Friday evenings at 7pm. Unwind from the week and relax with other students.”
Campus Ministries holds a worship evening every Friday at 7 PM for students.
“And through our Campus Ministries, you’re invited to spread compassion, learn from others and build friendships that last beyond graduation.”
A Campus Ministries office leads spiritual life for students.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Worship night 1

Friday7:00 PMCampus Ministries (Restore) · Weekly worship evening with a free meal, as listed on the Campus Ministries page.

Prayer 1

Wednesday7:40 AMCampus Ministries (Fill Your Cup) · Short weekly devotional and prayer.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Campus Ministries | AdventHealth Universityahu.edu/campus/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Weekends kick off with a free meal and worship starting on Friday evenings at 7pm. Unwind from the week and relax with other students.”
Campus Ministries holds a worship evening every Friday at 7 PM for students.
“Students are encouraged to spend a few minutes each week growing their relationship with peers, as well as Christ, with a short devotional and prayer. Coffee and tea will be available. Wednesdays at 7:40 am.”
A short weekly devotional and prayer is held Wednesdays at 7:40 AM.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$28,845
$30,001–$48,000	$30,782
$48,001–$75,000	$27,569
$75,001–$110,000	$35,158
Over $110,000	$33,900

Full cost of attendance before aid: $38,408 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	1,221
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 14% · Women 86%
First-generation students College Scorecard	39%
First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023	6%
Total students	1,692
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$30,135
Cost of attendance (per year)	$38,408
Median federal debt at graduation	$24,590
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	39%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years	52%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	52%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	57%
First-year retention	64%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$72,282
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	$20
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $1,731 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	37%

Value index: 41 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Nursing	$87,330
Allied health	$82,600
Biology	$58,386
Health sciences	$51,967

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Clinical laboratory science, Health administration, Other health professions and related clinical sciences, Special education.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Health professions	95%
Biology	5%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	City
Part-time undergraduates	62%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	47%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$13,728
Students per faculty member	6 to 1
Faculty who are full-time	98%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$9,767IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 14% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Orlando International Airport (MCO)About 11 miles away · about 30 minutes by car
Town population	319,758Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	OrlandoAbout 13 miles away · about 40 minutes by car
Typical weather	62°F in January · 84°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Orlando Executive Airport, FL, about 3 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.00	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	1.88	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is AdventHealth University a Christian college?: Yes. AdventHealth University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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IPEDS unit ID 133872
Carnegie classification: Special focus: health professions
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Seventh Day Adventist
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Faith life at a glance

A week at AdventHealth University

Questions students ask

Academic Excellence

Faith scorecard

Worship and chapel

Bible and theology

Christian community

Missions and service

Strengths

Concerns

Campus ministry home

Campus Ministries

Campus ministry

Chapel, worship and prayer

Worship night 1

Prayer 1

What families pay, by income

Cost and value

Earnings by major

What students study most

Campus facts

Campus safety reports

Questions families ask

Ask the school

Reviews

My rating and notes

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