California

Southern California University of Health Sciences

Whittier, California

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1911Large suburbSEVP certified

About

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is a private university in Whittier, California, and Tempe, Arizona that offers programs in chiropractic, acupuncture and other pseudoscientific and non-mainstream approaches to healthcare. Academics are organized into three schools: the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, the College of Eastern Medicine, and the College of Science & Integrative Health. Southern California University of Health Sciences is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Several of its professional healthcare programs also hold specialized accreditation from their respective accrediting bodies.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$11,100
Net price calculatorscuhs.edu (opens in a new tab)

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
158
Graduate students
1,279
International undergraduates
1%
Students per teacher
14 to 1

Outcomes

Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$56,233

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (17)

Bachelor's degrees2 subjects
Biology, GeneralHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Master's degrees5 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAlternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsBiology, GeneralGeneticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Doctoral degrees1 subject
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsChiropractic
Undergraduate certificates2 subjects
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsMental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Post-baccalaureate certificates2 subjects
GeneticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Graduate certificates3 subjects
GeneticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPublic Health

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.