Southern California University of Health Sciences Tuition
Southern California University of Health Sciences is a private trade and vocational school in Whittier, California, enrolling about 158 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $45,848 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $10,476. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $70,649 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $10,476
- 2024 Average Net Price: $45,848 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 158 29.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 18.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 30.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,674
- Room & Board: $29,769 annual estimate
Southern California University of Health Sciences: what the data shows
Common questions about Southern California University of Health Sciences, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southern California University of Health Sciences?
Southern California University of Health Sciences is located in Whittier, CA (ZIP 90604).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Southern California University of Health Sciences public or private?
Southern California University of Health Sciences is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Southern California University of Health Sciences cost?
Published tuition: $10,476.
Average net price after aid: $45,848.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $45,723 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $45,973 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $41,904.
How big is Southern California University of Health Sciences?
Total enrollment: 158 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,674 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,279 students.
About 30% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southern California University of Health Sciences?
150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.
What do graduates of Southern California University of Health Sciences earn?
Median earnings: $33,761 six years after entry; $70,649 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,400.
6.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southern California University of Health Sciences known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Chiropractic (169 completions)
- Biomedical Sciences, General (113 completions)
- Human/Medical Genetics (51 completions)
- Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda (50 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (48 completions)
- Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (18 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (12 completions)
- Genetic Counseling/Counselor (4 completions)
- Genetics, General (3 completions)
- Public Health Education and Promotion (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southern California University of Health Sciences a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.00%; median earnings $70,649 at 10 years; net price $45,848. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$10,476
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern California University of Health Sciences was $10,476.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$45,848
2024 Value
In 2024 Southern California University of Health Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $45,848.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$183,392 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$45,848 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$41,904 4-Year Tuition
$29,769 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,416 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$41,661 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$166,644 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southern California University of Health Sciences.
Financial Aid by Income Level
6.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
10.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southern California University of Health Sciences was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southern California University of Health Sciences in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $8,779 | $8,779 | $13,400 |
| 2016 | $9,012 | $9,012 | $19,509 |
| 2017 | $8,244 | $8,244 | $18,878 |
| 2018 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $16,082 |
| 2019 | $7,150 | $7,150 | $17,273 |
| 2022 | $13,215 | $13,215 | — |
| 2023 | $10,769 | $10,769 | $45,633 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southern California University of Health Sciences reported total enrollment of about 158 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 18% male and 82% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (34.2%), White (22.1%), and Asian (17.7%). About 6.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
29.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2024 is 158 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,674 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,279 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 34.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Southern California University of Health Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Chiropractic: 59% male / 41% female
- Biomedical Sciences, General: 19% male / 81% female
- Human/Medical Genetics: 16% male / 84% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southern California University of Health Sciences.
Return on Investment
$11,400 Median Student Debt
$70,649 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
16.14% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
285.23% Return on Investment
1.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southern California University of Health Sciences.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Chiropractic: 169 completions
2. Biomedical Sciences, General: 113 completions
3. Human/Medical Genetics: 51 completions
4. Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda: 50 completions
5. Physician Associate/Assistant: 48 completions
6. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: 18 completions
7. Health Professions and Related Programs: 12 completions
8. Genetic Counseling/Counselor: 4 completions
9. Genetics, General: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Southern California University of Health Sciences.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southern California University of Health Sciences graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southern California University of Health Sciences from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 30.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,047
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,855
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southern California University of Health Sciences is a private non-profit institution located in Whittier, CA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Chiropractic, Biomedical Sciences, General, Human/Medical Genetics. Enrollment is approximately 158 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (34.2%), White (22.1%), Asian (17.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.00%. Approximately 6.94% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Whittier, CA 90604
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Southern California University of Health Sciences provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern California University of Health Sciences located?
Southern California University of Health Sciences is located in Whittier, CA.
How much does Southern California University of Health Sciences cost?
Reported tuition is $10,476 and average net price is $45,848 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $29,769 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southern California University of Health Sciences?
Southern California University of Health Sciences reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,674 students, Hispanic or Latino (34.2%), White (22.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Southern California University of Health Sciences earn?
Median earnings are $33,761 six years after entry and $70,649 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southern California University of Health Sciences?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southern California University of Health Sciences students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,400.
Is Southern California University of Health Sciences public or private?
Southern California University of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit institution located in Whittier, CA.
Is Southern California University of Health Sciences an HBCU?
No. Southern California University of Health Sciences is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southern California University of Health Sciences a tribal college?
No. Southern California University of Health Sciences is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southern California University of Health Sciences a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Southern California University of Health Sciences reports 34.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Southern California University of Health Sciences religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southern California University of Health Sciences in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.