Doctor of Chiropractic

Tuition and Scholarships

SCU Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee

$135,660* tuition to complete the program.

SCU’s Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee for degree programs allows you to plan your educational investment.

Benefits of our Fixed Tuition Guarantee:

• Guarantees your per-term rate for the scheduled duration of your program**
• Eliminates tuition price uncertainty
• Allows you to plan your finances in advance

If you would like to learn more about fixed rate tuition, please contact the  Office of Financial Aid  at FinancialAid@test.scuhs.edu. You can also visit the  Office of Financial Aid  website to learn more about available scholarships, loans, and more.

*Tuition rate reflected above represents the fixed rate for a student entering during the 2024-2025 academic year. Tuition rates are subject to change and may not be reflected on this website or other SCU materials. Please contact us for the most updated information.

**Some limitations apply. View the Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee  page for more information.

LACC Dean’s Merit Scholarship

The LACC Dean’s Merit Scholarship is available to incoming Doctor of Chiropractic students who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship is $15,000 and will be awarded over 10 terms^1,2. To be eligible for consideration, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.6 or higher based on the admissions requirements to enter SCU’s Pathway 1 or 2. Students must be continuously enrolled and in good standing. This scholarship is not available to Canadian students (see the Canadian Scholarship).

LACC Out-of-State Scholarship

The LACC Out-of-State Scholarship is for incoming Doctor of Chiropractic students who reside outside of California. The scholarship is $10,000 and will be awarded over 10 terms^1,2. To be eligible for consideration, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on the admissions requirements to enter SCU’s Pathway 1 or 2. Students must be continuously enrolled and in good standing. A scholarship application is not required. SCU will determine eligibility based on the information provided in your application. Additional documentation may be required. Pathway 3 (12-term) and Canadian Students (see the Canadian Scholarship) are not eligible for this scholarship.

Relocation Housing Scholarship

The Relocation Housing Scholarship is for incoming Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) students who reside outside of California or beyond a reasonable distance to commute to campus³.   The scholarship provides $5,000 towards housing and will be awarded over 2 terms.   This scholarship applies only to new students starting their first term in the DC program.   Contact your Admissions Advisor to learn more.

Canadian Scholarship

SCU’s Canadian Scholarship is for F-1 Visa Canadian students who are enrolled in the Doctor of Chiropractic program and provides a 20% discount on tuition. This scholarship is automatically provided to those who qualify with no application required and is subject to modification based on quarterly reviews.   Canadian Scholarship students are not able to combine this scholarship with the Deans Merit or Out-of-State Scholarships.   Students are eligible for the Relocation Scholarship.

¹ Students who qualify for the LACC Dean’s Merit Scholarship and the LACC Out-of-State scholarship will be awarded the LACC Dean’s Merit scholarship.   The awards are of equivalent value.

² Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) students who are enrolled continuously in the Chiropractic Sciences concentration and are accepted into the DC program and meet the standards for the merit scholarship would be eligible to earn a prorated amount over one less term of the designated scholarship duration for their new program of study.   BSHS students must complete their bachelor’s degree with SCU to be eligible for the merit scholarships.

³Students relocating within the state of California may qualify. Please contact your Admissions Advisor for details.

If you would like to learn more about fixed rate tuition, please contact the  Office of Financial Aid  at FinancialAid@test.scuhs.edu. You can also visit the  Office of Financial Aid  website to learn more about available scholarships, loans, and more.

*Tuition rate reflected above represents the fixed rate for a student entering during the 2024-2025 academic year. Tuition rates are subject to change and may not be reflected on this website or other SCU materials. Please contact us for the most updated information.

**Some limitations apply. View the Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee  page for more information.

The LACC Dean’s Merit Scholarship is available to incoming Doctor of Chiropractic students who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship is $15,000 and will be awarded over 10 terms^1,2. To be eligible for consideration, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.6 or higher based on the admissions requirements to enter SCU’s Pathway 1 or 2. Students must be continuously enrolled and in good standing. This scholarship is not available to Canadian students (see the Canadian Scholarship).

The LACC Out-of-State Scholarship is for incoming Doctor of Chiropractic students who reside outside of California. The scholarship is $10,000 and will be awarded over 10 terms^1,2. To be eligible for consideration, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on the admissions requirements to enter SCU’s Pathway 1 or 2. Students must be continuously enrolled and in good standing. A scholarship application is not required. SCU will determine eligibility based on the information provided in your application. Additional documentation may be required. Pathway 3 (12-term) and Canadian Students (see the Canadian Scholarship) are not eligible for this scholarship.

The Relocation Housing Scholarship is for incoming Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) students who reside outside of California or beyond a reasonable distance to commute to campus³.   The scholarship provides $5,000 towards housing and will be awarded over 2 terms.   This scholarship applies only to new students starting their first term in the DC program.   Contact your Admissions Advisor to learn more.

SCU’s Canadian Scholarship is for F-1 Visa Canadian students who are enrolled in the Doctor of Chiropractic program and provides a 20% discount on tuition. This scholarship is automatically provided to those who qualify with no application required and is subject to modification based on quarterly reviews.   Canadian Scholarship students are not able to combine this scholarship with the Deans Merit or Out-of-State Scholarships.   Students are eligible for the Relocation Scholarship.

¹ Students who qualify for the LACC Dean’s Merit Scholarship and the LACC Out-of-State scholarship will be awarded the LACC Dean’s Merit scholarship.   The awards are of equivalent value.

² Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) students who are enrolled continuously in the Chiropractic Sciences concentration and are accepted into the DC program and meet the standards for the merit scholarship would be eligible to earn a prorated amount over one less term of the designated scholarship duration for their new program of study.   BSHS students must complete their bachelor’s degree with SCU to be eligible for the merit scholarships.

³Students relocating within the state of California may qualify. Please contact your Admissions Advisor for details.

Per term tuition amounts listed above were calculated using the current curriculum plan for credit hours in the term shown times the rate per credit hour and assumes that the student stays on cohort and follows the normal academic progression.

*DC students can also expect to pay $72 per student/preceptor relationship to the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners between terms 3 and 10. DC students on the 10-term track enrolled in less than 12 credit hours will be charged on a per credit hour basis of $1,130 per credit. DC students on the 10-term track enrolled in more than 28.5 credit hours will be charged full-time rate plus the per credit hour rate of $1,130 for every credit hour over 28.5 units. Tuition rates are subject to change and may not be reflected on the website or other SCU materials. Please contact us for the most updated information. Restrictions on our fixed rate tuition guarantee apply. To remain eligible for the fixed rate guarantee, students must graduate either on time or within one additional term of the published program length they are enrolled in. Refer to the Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee section of the academic catalog for more information. Actual tuition per term will vary depending upon the number of credit hours enrolled.

**Program fees listed are for the 2024/2025 academic year and are subject to change. Program fees include charges for technology, malpractice insurance, student health, professional affiliation, and ASB, and are charged every term that the student is enrolled.

***Books, supplies, and other equipment not included in the tuition and fee schedule may be required for this program.

Per term tuition amounts listed above were calculated using the current curriculum plan for credit hours in the term shown times the rate per credit hour and assumes that the student stays on cohort and follows the normal academic progression.

*DC students can also expect to pay $72 per student/preceptor relationship to the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners between terms 3 and 10. DC students on the 10-term track enrolled in less than 12 credit hours will be charged on a per credit hour basis of $943 per credit. DC students on the 10-term track enrolled in more than 28.5 credit hours will be charged full-time rate plus the per credit hour rate of $943 for every credit hour over 28.5 units. Tuition rates are subject to change and may not be reflected on the website or other SCU materials. Please contact us for the most updated information. Restrictions on our fixed rate tuition guarantee apply. To remain eligible for the fixed rate guarantee, students must graduate either on time or within one additional term of the published program length they are enrolled in. Refer to the Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee section of the academic catalog for more information. Actual tuition per term will vary depending upon the number of credit hours enrolled.

**Program fees listed are for the 2024/2025 academic year and are subject to change. Program fees include charges for technology, malpractice insurance, student health, professional affiliation, and ASB, and are charged every term that the student is enrolled.

***Books, supplies, and other equipment not included in the tuition and fee schedule may be required for this program.