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Southern California University of Health Sciences

Whittier, California · Private (nonprofit)

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N/ACampus
B-Academics
C-Admissions
C+Student Life
C+Overall

About

Southern California University of Health Sciences is located in Whittier, California. It is a private (nonprofit) institution. The university enrolls approximately 132 students.

scuhs.edu
Hispanic-Serving

Cost and aid

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$10,769
Out-of-state tuition$10,769
Avg aid package$2,117
Students receiving aid9%
Pell grant recipients9%

Southern California University of Health Sciences has an average net price of $26,443 per year. 67% of students receive financial aid, with an average total aid award of $10,217. SCUHS also offers a $100 per credit tuition discount to students accepted from Distance Learning Systems™.

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Admissions

Application info

Average GPA3.15
Student–faculty ratio10:1
Application fee$0

Southern California University of Health Sciences has an open admission policy with a 100% acceptance rate. The primary requirement is a certificate of attendance, a high school diploma, or a General Educational Development certificate. The university seeks students passionate about integrative healthcare and committed to whole-person wellness.

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Academics

Student–faculty ratio10:1
Full-time faculty29%

Southern California University of Health Sciences offers a rigorous curriculum blending Western and Eastern medicine. The university emphasizes integrative whole-person healthcare, blending conventional biomedical science with complementary and alternative medicine modalities. Faculty are knowledgeable, approachable, and supportive, committed to student success through hands-on learning and real-world experiences.

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$70,649
Avg starting salary$34,808
Job placement rate78%
Loan default (3 yr)4%
Loan repayment (3 yr)45%

SCUHS emphasizes career preparation, particularly for chiropractic students, with extensive internships and connections. The university's Center for Student Success provides career and professional development resources to support students and alumni in the integrative healthcare system. SCU graduates become skilled healthcare professionals, positively impacting patient outcomes and advancing clinical practice.

Student life

Demographics

Small School
132Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

More femaleGender ratio
Female 83%Male 17%
35% HispanicRacial diversity
Hispanic 35%Asian 20%White 20%Black 11%Other 14%
Campus housingYes

SCUHS has a tight-knit, diverse, and supportive community where lifelong personal and professional relationships are born. The campus environment is described as small, clean, and safe, with a family-like atmosphere. Students can participate in various campus-based, community-based, and virtual events through the Associated Student Body and campus clubs.

Student reviews

Professors

Student

My experience with Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has been transformative and enriching. The institution offers a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes holistic health and wellness. The curriculum is rigorous, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications in both Western and Eastern medicine.

Student

Outstanding program allowing me to go from an Associates degree from a community college to an Occupational Therapist Doctorate

Current Student

I chose SCU when looking for a PA program because of their Integrative Medicine approach. I am from Michigan, and not many programs focus on this Integrative, Holistic approach when it comes to patient care in the Midwest, and I felt that was very important for me to learn as a future provider.

Current Student

Some of my favorite courses at SCU have to be the chiropractic procedure classes; those are the classes you get to hone in on your chiro skills, your palpation skills and ultimately work on the adjustments that make you a chiropractor. Those are the classes I feel enhance my knowledge the most and are some of the reasons I chose to become a chiropractor here are SCU.

Current Student

There are a lot of things that I love about the program at SCU. The first one is that the faculty come from a long line of Ayurvedic knowledge deeply rooted in ancient classical text. They studied Ayurveda, but they also lived it.

Campus and vibes

Current Student

One of the great things about SCU is we do have a campus layout, so all your classes aren’t in a single room. We have our cadaver lab. We have different specialty rooms for physical assessment classes vs. acupuncture classes.

Alumni

My favorite part of SCU is the collaboration from our beginning terms. We were working alongside chiropractor students, PA students, and ayurvedic students. It’s a unique community where we get to learn about these different fields and sit in classrooms with them and work with them in the clinic.

Current Student

My favorite part about attending SCU is how tight-knit and diverse the community is. Coming from a large undergrad university and moving so far, it was very important for me to have a PA program that made me feel valued and invested in my success. At SCU, they do a great job of making you feel that.

About Southern California University of Health Sciences

The campus environment at SCU is described as safe, with a high presence of campus security. Students report feeling secure on campus due to the visible security presence. The university prioritizes student well-being and provides a safe learning environment.

SCUHS offers the Delta Tau Alpha (DTA) holistic honors society, connecting students to other health professionals through networking opportunities. DTA members must maintain a 3.0 GPA, complete 10 hours of service per term, and attend one meeting per term. The university also emphasizes research opportunities for students to contribute to advancing healthcare knowledge.

While specific details on international student support are limited, SCU's diverse and inclusive environment welcomes students from various backgrounds. International students can access resources and support services to help them succeed academically and professionally. The university's emphasis on global health and integrative medicine may appeal to international students interested in these fields.

Endowment$1,578,344
Avg faculty salary$102,240

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