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Southern California Health Institute

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 26 to 1
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 60%

Located in North Hollywood, California, Southern California Health Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Southern California Health Institute is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Southern California Health Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Southern California Health Institute boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Southern California Health Institute are Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Physical Fitness Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $14,700
Books and Supplies $1,465
Total Cost $16,165

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Southern California Health Institute was $20,999. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Southern California Health Institute net price calculator

$20,999

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Southern California Health Institute for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $20,999 $908 (4%) $19,076
2021 $21,907 $1,225 (6%) $22,234
2020 $20,682 $546 (3%) $20,566
2019 $20,136 $1,913 (9%) $18,970
2018 $22,049 $3,877 (15%) $22,221
2017 $25,926 $623 (2%) $26,210
2016 $25,303 $509 (2%) $23,899
2015 $25,812 $6,494 (34%) $23,120
2014 $19,318 -- $19,639 $18,931 $23,381

How does Southern California Health Institute's $20,999 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for California colleges, that number is $10,382. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Homestead Schools logo Homestead Schools
Torrance CA
Private $12,296 41% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Southern California Health Institute during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Southern California Health Institute received on average $3,818 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,818
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 258 92% $3,196 $824,521
Other Federal Grant 258 92% $3,196 $824,521
State Grant/Scholarships 56 20% $1,631 $91,330
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 52 19% $2,873 $149,370
Total Grant & Scholarships 279 100% $3,818 $1,065,221

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 80% of freshman students at Southern California Health Institute received $3,595 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,595
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 223 80% $3,595 $801,664
Private Loans 35 13% $1,131 $39,586
Total Loans 223 80% $3,772 $841,250

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$7,698
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Southern California Health Institute sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 195

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 56 students

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 56 students

Physical Therapy Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 53 students

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Undergraduate Certificate 30 students

Kinesiology & Leisure Studies

Total number of students graduated under this category 30

Physical Fitness Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 30 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 179 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 108 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 125 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

69.8%

Dropout Rate

Out of 179 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 54 students dropped out of the school.

30.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Southern California Health Institute is greatly skewed towards women students, with 67.6% of undergraduate students being women and 32.4% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 185, with 125 women and 60 men.

  • men 32.4% 60 students
  • women 67.6% 125 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 21% 39 students
  • 30-34 19% 35 students
  • 35-39 14% 26 students
  • 40-49 13% 25 students
  • 22-24 12% 22 students
  • 50-64 9% 17 students
  • 20-21 5% 10 students
  • 18-19 4% 7 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Southern California Health Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southern California Health Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)