The main campus of Yo San University is in Los Angeles, CA (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Yo San University offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to nutrition and exercise therapy.
Yo San University does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2007-2008, the school had 143 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Yo San University.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Yo San University, a non-profit organization, educates students to become exceptional practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Taoist healing arts. The school facilitates the development of student' spiritual and professional growth and provides the community with an integrative medical care model and services."
More complete details are provided below.
Yo San University Of Traditional Chinese Medicine
13315 W. Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90066
http://www.yosan.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 20 | traditional Asian medicine |
Number of programs and degrees for Yo San University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 20 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Yo San University had a total enrollment of 143 students (140 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 15% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 23% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, 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:
Yo San University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3098200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Traditional Chinese/Asian Medicine and Chinese Herbology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Yo San University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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