SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
- 16200 East Amber Valley Drive
- Whittier, CA 90604
- OPEID College Code: 00122900
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- General Phone: (562) 947-8755
- Interim President/Ceo: Dr. John Scaringe
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Trimester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 458
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Southern California University of Health Sciences - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.scuhs.edu

- Mission Statement
- The Southern California University of Health Sciences' mission is to create competent, caring, practice-ready Doctors of Chiropractic and Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine Practitioners through science-based educational programs and early on clinical applications. The University is committed to providing life-long professional development, advanced research, community service and fostering global integration of alternative healthcare.
Accreditation
- Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Other Health Professions Schools
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Graduate/Professional
Southern California University of Health Sciences Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.scuhs.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
None Available
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 0.2% |
| Number in Default | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Number in Repayment | 117 | 145 | 412 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Acupuncture Degree | 13 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 458 Graduate: 458
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 272 Female: 186
- Graduate Gender Male: 272 Female: 186
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 402 Part-Time: 56
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 402 Part-Time: 56
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 86 | 19% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 20-21 | 5 | 1% |
| Ages 22-24 | 105 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 215 | 47% |
| Ages 30-34 | 70 | 15% |
| Ages 35-39 | 25 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 28 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 10 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 173 | 101 | 72 |
| Faculty Status | 96 | 35 | 61 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 102 | 41 | 61 |
| Primarily Instruction | 86 | 25 | 61 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 17 | 17 | - |
| Other Professionals | 34 | 27 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 20 | 16 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 6 | 6 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,657 (41) | $49,146 (27) | $50,643 (14) |
| Professor | $63,178 (6) | $63,985 (5) | $59,144 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $59,203 (5) | $53,214 (2) | $63,196 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,120 (20) | $48,339 (13) | $47,713 (7) |
| Instructor | $49,333 (3) | $60,000 (1) | $44,000 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $40,630 (41) | $40,211 (27) | $41,436 (14) |
| Professor | $51,693 (6) | $52,353 (5) | $48,392 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $48,440 (5) | $43,540 (2) | $51,707 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,372 (20) | $39,551 (13) | $39,039 (7) |
| Instructor | $40,365 (3) | $49,092 (1) | $36,001 (2) |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009