University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is a private for-profit four-year institution located in San Marcos, California, in a large suburban setting. The university specializes in health sciences education, enrolling 5,964 students (IPEDS 2023). It focuses on preparing students for clinical and administrative careers in healthcare through applied, practice-based academic programs.

The university offers programs including Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, and Other nursing-related fields at the bachelor's degree level, as well as Health and Health Care Administration and Management at the bachelor's level. These programs are designed to equip graduates with the competencies needed for clinical practice and health system leadership roles.

San Marcos is located in San Diego County in Southern California, within a region that features a large concentration of healthcare employers and institutions. The university's suburban San Diego location provides students with access to clinical training opportunities and a robust health services employment market.