Five Branches University
Established as one of the first colleges of traditional Chinese medicine in the United States, Five Branches University is a school of acupuncture and Chinese medical arts with two campuses in Santa Cruz and San José. FBU offers a master’s degree and doctorate in Acupuncture as well as a dual Doctor and Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine degree. Each campus features a Health Center which provides clinical experience as well as an Herb Room for students to learn the details of herbal remedies from practitioners.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
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For Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
375
Classroom Sizes
Tuition, Cost & Aid
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Aid & Grants
Student Loans
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
What Students Are Saying
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