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Southern California University of Health Sciences Reviews

  •      10 Reviews
  • Whittier (CA)
  • Annual Tuition: $13,215
33% of 10 students said this degree improved their career prospects
10% of 10 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Disappointed
  • Reviewed: 10/8/2022
  • Degree: Science & Math
"A waste of time! The advisors are leeches they rope you into paying for things and then when they received your money you are completely abandoned to figure things out on your own. Honestly not worth it. There are no reviews about this school and it all seems scummy. Cannot even get money back. AVOID IT! There are other schools which can offer more at a more affordable cost!"
Sharon Martinez
Responded: 4/8/2025

We understand that choosing the right school is an important decision, and experiences can vary. SCU is committed to providing students with the resources and support they need throughout their education. Our student advisors provide academic and advising support to help students navigate their programs effectively. At SCU we also offer distinctive Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee for multiple programs.

Nope nope nope!
  • Reviewed: 6/3/2022
  • Degree: Physics
"Even though the physics instructors have PhD’s in a very complex subject, they have the poorest communication skills in delivering online material. They waste your time making continuous edits to the text during lecture and basically taking time away from actual discussion. It causes so much confusion. Not to mention that as they make the edits, they don’t correct due dates that they discussed during the lecture and constantly have to be reminded. After posting schedule changes and addressing the entire class of modified office hours….they choose not to show up for those said office hours but good golly they sure do still expect you to submit your work when it’s probably completely wrong top to bottom and therefore the concepts are not solidified or understood in any degree. What a huge disappointment at the cost of my wallet. This course has caused such a massive amount of anxiety and damage to my mental state mostly due to the inefficiency of the instructors not being the resource they that are supposed to be especially for an online class to be successful. I can’t imagine the pass rate of this class being high if even 50% because so many drop out because the lack of instruction. I’ve resorted to tutoring and I will say my tutor has been the only reliable resource who actually COMMUNICATES!!!! I will do everything I possibly can to pass this course but I am counting down the hours to completion so I’m can burn every piece of calculations I wasted my time and money on! This course should not even be offered if the university can’t hire competent instructors who can actually be held accountable. It is exactly as others have described as a SCAM. I don’t think SCUHS should receive the accreditation that they do when all they supply is garbage results. Extremely dissatisfied and worst educational institution I’ve ever dealt with period. Elementary schools are ran 50 times more efficiently than this joke of a school. DO NOT TAKE CLASSES HERE!!!!!"
Sharon Martinez
Responded: 4/8/2025

We take student feedback seriously and are continuously working to improve the quality of instruction and support for our online programs. Different instructors have different teaching styles, and adjustments to coursework are sometimes necessary. SCU continually refines its curriculum to support student success. Our goal is to provide a high-quality learning experience, and we appreciate your input as we strive to make improvements.

Disappointed
  • Reviewed: 5/19/2022
  • Degree: Biology
"Took the accelerated science courses here. It was so expensive and my lecture course was missing more than half the lectures and posted YouTube videos. Did they even get permission to use the YouTube videos? I guess I shouldn’t expect lectures in a lecture course."
Sharon Martinez
Responded: 4/8/2025

We appreciate your feedback and understand how important it is to have a comprehensive learning experience, especially in an accelerated course. SCU’s accelerated science courses are designed to provide a condensed yet comprehensive learning experience. Course materials and instructional methods may vary by instructor. Our goal is to provide high-quality education and support to our students.

Mariah Jemmings
  • Reviewed: 11/8/2021
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"One word...RUN!!! DO NOT SPEND ANY OF YOUR TIME OR MONEY HERE! THEY ARE A SCAM! I had the same experience as the others who gave poor reviews, the admissions department made promises that were NOT kept. They decided to wait until mid-semester to tell me I wasn't actually approved for aid there, so I withdrew. They're now coming after me to pay them all the tuition. And the financial aid department refuses to communicate with me despite my 10+ emails and phone calls over months. I am supposed to be going to finish my bachelor's degree at another school so I can finally apply to medical school (which is due to another promise they did not keep). DO NOT GO HERE unless you'd like to have your dreams put on hold and have an incompetent staff charge you thousands of dollars due to their lack of communication."
Sharon Martinez
Responded: 4/8/2025

At SCU we strive to provide clear communication and support to all students, and we regret that you felt let down. Our goal is to ensure students have the resources and information they need to succeed, and we appreciate your feedback as we continue to improve our processes

Jane
  • Reviewed: 9/23/2021
  • Degree: Biology
"THIS PLACE IS A SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Every single one of what these people have to say, are telling you the truth. This was the most horrible experience I have ever had. I wish I had read these reviews before paying $2,000. I am a straight A student B E F O R E having come here. I needed one more class to obtain my degree, but got pregnant, and wanted to finish before my baby gets here which is the only reason why I decided to go this route. I have done nothing, but study every single day for the past three weeks, and the tests are SO confusing you wont pass, you wont. I even have talked to the director of the science department, and nothing has been resolved. Everyone in my class is on the verge of getting D's. Please go elsewhere."
Sharon Martinez
Responded: 4/8/2025

SCU’s accelerated courses are designed to be challenging and fast-paced, yet doable and we understand that they may not be the right fit for everyone. We understand how important it is to have clear and fair assessments, especially when balancing personal responsibilities. Our goal is to support students in their academic success, and we take concerns about course structure and grading seriously.

RUN
  • Reviewed: 6/11/2020
  • Degree: Pre-Medicine
"Avoid this school. Just run. I paid over $2000 for an accelerated course and once it began, the professor wouldn’t respond to me to answer questions about assignments that were due that same day. After a few more issues with the class, I asked for my money back within the appropriate drop period and was more or less accused of never paying. The staff is unhelpful, they don’t return calls and they make you feel (shame you) as if you’re the one at fault for not accepting their subpar program. This school is to be avoided. Don’t fall for it. I’m so angry about the way I have been treated (dismissed) that I wanted to share my experience. Getting into school is stressful enough. It’s not ok that this school takes advantage of hardworking people who are desperately trying to improve their lives by obtaining credits to apply for professional health programs. If you’re going to charge this much money for one 5 week course, you better hold up your end of the bargain. If you’re a student, my advice is to run in the other direction. Find the course somewhere else."
Sharon Martinez
Responded: 4/8/2025

At SCU, we strive to provide students with the support they need, and we regret that you felt unheard. Instructor responsiveness and academic support are key components of a positive learning experience. SCU encourages students to utilize all available resources, including academic advising and student services, to address any concerns that arise during their courses.

TR
  • Reviewed: 1/6/2020
  • Degree: Science & Math
"AVOID--Very expensive for the sub-par instructors (they use graduates of these abbreviated programs and recent grad students as instructors). Their "Accelerated Science" courses are a complete waste of time and money; you will not retain any of the info. that you learn and the courses are pretty much useless... Instructor actually advised class to discard the provided text because "It will confuse you". Take the advice of many--MANY past students who are frustrated and look elsewhere."
Sharon Martinez
Responded: 4/8/2025

SCU prioritizes academic excellence and works with faculty who bring knowledge and experience to the classroom. Teaching styles and course formats can differ, and we value feedback as we continue to refine and improve our programs. Our goal at SCU is to provide a rigorous and effective learning experience, and we take feedback about instruction and course materials seriously.

quackquack
  • Reviewed: 6/27/2018
  • Degree: Biology
"Run away from this school as if your life depended on it. They advertise it so well and it is not at all what it is cracked up to be. The administration as well as the professors are completely incompetent and extremely disorganized. So much so that half of the students in my program (started with 12) dropped out because of so many issues. Good luck getting any help or ahold of anyone as you throw thousands of dollars away. The only people that end up going to SCUHS are those that are so desperate to get a degree that they will pay into it and suffer through it. Even still, it is not worth it! You won't learn anything and you will be frustrated and disappointed. I don't recommend it in the slightest. I honestly feel a responsibility to post this just for the sake of other potential students. I have been to two community colleges and one other 4 year university and they were SOO much better. I am now so grateful for all the other schools I have been to because nothing even comes close to how terrible SCUHS is."
Sharon Martinez
Responded: 4/8/2025

At SCU we strive to provide a high-quality education and a supportive environment for our students, and we regret that you felt otherwise. Each institution has its own approach to education, and we understand that experiences may vary. SCU is committed to providing a rigorous curriculum and supporting students in their professional goals.

MooMoo2000
  • Reviewed: 12/11/2017
  • Degree: Biology
"I have a love hate relationship with SCUHS. If you are lucky to have a good instructor for one of your courses, consider yourself very fortunate because most of them are terrible. The good professors always leave ASAP. There is high turnover in with the instructors and staff. In just 2 years I have watched the dean of my college be replaced twice. The chair of the department was fired (who was actually very good) and replaced with a complete idiot. SCU's bottom line is to make as much money as possible. They do not care about the students beyond keeping them so the school makes money. I have watched so many students cheat and nothing changes. Also, every semester the SCU financial aid department screwed up my financial aid and 4-5 other students I know. Most of my class hate the dean and department chair because they are ineffective."
Sharon Martinez
Responded: 4/8/2025

We appreciate you sharing your experience and understand that consistency and support are important in any academic program. Faculty and administrative changes can be challenging, and we are always working to improve stability and enhance the student experience. Faculty and administrative changes are a natural part of any institution, and SCU continues to adapt and improve in response to student needs.

Robert
  • Reviewed: 9/23/2016
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"The Sciences Classes and Preparation for NBCE I is quite rigorous. The rest of the program is what you make of it, it will be dependent on the amount of effort you are willing to put in and where you intend to practice. Most of the faculty are both knowledgeable and approachable. If you are looking for a career as a Chiropractor I believe, this is your best choice for a science based education."
Sharon Martinez
Responded: 4/8/2025

We appreciate your perspective on SCU’s rigorous science curriculum and its role in preparing students for their careers. A strong foundation in science is essential for chiropractic education, and we’re glad to provide that opportunity for students.