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Five Branches is located in a medium-sized suburb, in Santa Cruz, CA. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Five Branches top out at the Master's degree.
The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at Five Branches often study nutrition and exercise therapy.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.
Five Branches offers classes to 287 students (383 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Five Branches Institute, Collgege and Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine, aims to provide a professional medical education in the art, science and practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine through classroom courses and clinical training. The program emphasizes traditional Chinese medical theory and diagnosis, acupuncture, herbology and western medicine as applied to integrated healthcare.
Providing a community of learning and TCM healthcare, Five Branches Institute is dedicated to making the views and methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine a part of world medicine."
More complete details are provided below.
Five Branches University
200 7th Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
http://www.fivebranches.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 21 | acupuncture |
Number of programs and degrees for Five Branches in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 21 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Five Branches had a total enrollment of 287 students (383 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 21% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Cruz, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Financial Aid:
Five Branches participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3131300)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Five Branches Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
Notable:
Option to study abroad On-campus library
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