From the School
Founded in 1911, Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has been a leader in educating students to be caring, competent, and integrative healthcare practitioners for over 100 years.
SCU prepares today's students for the healthcare system of tomorrow through scholarship, research, programs and clinical experiences that are evidence based and outcomes focused.
Also known as
- Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
- College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
651
42.9% Female
57.1% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)
Region
Far West AK CA HI NV OR WA
Academic Calendar
Trimester
Setting
Suburb: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
No
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
7
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Doctoral Professional
2
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Professional)
Student Body
Demographics
0.61%
American Indian or Alaska Native
18.59%
Asian
4.15%
Black or African American
12.44%
Hispanic or Latino
1.38%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
49.16%
White
5.07%
Two or more races
4.30%
Unknown
4.30%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Admissions Office Web Address
www.scuhs.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$20,418
Overall
From The School
Degrees Offered
Doctoral Degrees
- Doctor of Chiropractic
- Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
- Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
- Master of Genetics and Genomics
- Master of Science in Medical Science
- Master of Science: Physician Assistant Program
- Bachelor of Science in Health Science
- Ayurveda Wellness
- Ayurveda Practitioner
Facilities
SCU Health
SCU Health consists of owned and operated clinics (three clinics exist) with two on-campus facilities spanning over 21,500 square feet.
- University Health Center (UHC), located on-campus in Whittier has 36 patient rooms. Students provide care to over 45,000 patients per year (2018 – 2019 SCU Health patient date).
- Human Performance Optimization Center (HPO), located on-campus.
- SCU Health Kwan Clinic @ DISC, located in Newport Beach.
The cadaver lab transforms students' understanding of the human body. It helps form their new identity as healers-in-training while wielding scalpels to learn lessons that books cannot teach, and technology cannot replicate.
Faculty
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Doctor's Degree Professional
2
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | Master's Degree Doctoral – Professional |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Chiropractic | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55 | 53 | 1 | 1 |
| With faculty status | 47 | 46 | 1 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 47 | 46 | 1 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 47 | 46 | 1 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
No
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
No
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overall
From The School
Doctor of Chiropractic Tuition and Fees:
Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Tuition and Fees:
Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Tuition and Fees:
Master of Genetics and Genomics Tuition and Fees:
Master of Science in Medical Science Tuition and Fees:
Master of Science: Physician Assistant Program Tuition and Fees:
Bachelor of Science in Health Science Tuition and Fees:
Ayurveda Certificate Programs Tuition and Fees:
Financial Aid:
Students at SCU have many financial assistance opportunities available to them in order to cover their educational expenses. It is the policy of the Financial Aid Office to assist our students as much as possible to afford their education. Basically, there are three different types of aid available:
- Direct Loans are low interest, need and non-need based in nature. These loans must be repaid once a student leaves the University and are processed every eight months (every two trimesters). SCU FAFSA school code: 001229.
- Federal Work-Study is realized through on-campus employment. These need-based funds must be earned through authorized work experience.
- Scholarships exist for those who demonstrate academic merit and financial need.
Learn more or contact our Financial Services Staff here:
Overview
Average Tuition
$20,418
Financial aid office web address
https://www.scuhs.edu/financial-aid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $20,418 |
| Full time Fees | $717 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $511 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic | $31,368 | $777 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
651
42.9% Female
57.1% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.61%
American Indian or Alaska Native
18.59%
Asian
4.15%
Black or African American
12.44%
Hispanic or Latino
1.38%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
49.16%
White
5.07%
Two or more races
4.30%
Unknown
4.30%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 67 | 54 |
| Black Or African American | 12 | 15 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 49 | 32 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 3 | 6 |
| Non-resident Alien | 14 | 14 |
| White | 192 | 128 |
| Two Or More Races | 15 | 18 |
| Unknown | 18 | 10 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | No |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
18
50.0% Male
50.0% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
148
67.6% Male
32.4% Female
Overall
From The School
SCU is located in Whittier, CA. Being located in Southern California, we have an average temperature of 80 degrees F and an average of only 21 days of rainfall each year! The university is placed between Los Angeles and Orange County, giving students access to Hollywood, Disneyland, and multiple beaches within an hour's drive!
On campus, students enjoy the outdoor Glen for studying, taking a lunch break, or even slacklining. We have an active student population that enjoys the great weather outdoors as much as possible and takes advantage of the Learning Resource Center, study rooms, and multiple student lounges.
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
No
Years of College-Level Work Required
2
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
16200 East Amber Valley Drive
Whittier, CA 90604
Whittier, CA 90604
Phone
562-947-8755
Fax
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