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
Institution Overview
School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)
Region
Far West AK CA HI NV OR WA
Academics
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Professional)
Student Body
0.61%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.15%
Black or African American
12.44%
Hispanic or Latino
1.38%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Admissions
Admissions Office Web Address
www.scuhs.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Overall
From The School
//scuhs.libguides.com/academicsupport
Degrees Offered
Doctoral Degrees
- Doctor of Chiropractic
- Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Master's Degrees
- Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
- Master of Genetics and Genomics
- Master of Science in Medical Science
- Master of Science: Physician Assistant Program
Bachelor's Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Certificate Programs
- 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.
Cadaver Lab
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
//www.scuhs.edu/about-scu/faculty-directory/
Academics: Programs - Overview
Recreational or avocational
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Doctor's Degree Professional
2
| Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | Master's Degree Doctoral – Professional | Yes Yes | No No |
| Chiropractic | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
Faculty
| 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
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Institution Has a Hospital?
Overall
From The School
Overview
Financial aid office web address
//www.scuhs.edu/financial-aid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Tuition & Fees
| Full time Average Tuition | $20,418 |
| Full time Fees | $717 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $511 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Chiropractic | $31,368 | $777 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
651
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
0.61%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.15%
Black or African American
12.44%
Hispanic or Latino
1.38%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
| 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
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | No |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
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
On-Campus Housing Available?
Years of College-Level Work Required
Services 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