It is the policy of Cleveland Chiropractic College to select the most promising candidates for admission.
Students may pursue an Associate of Arts in Biological Sciences or a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology degree. The B.S. degree may be earned independently or concurrently with the Doctor of Chiropractic degree. This degree program offers many of its courses in accelerated, eight-week modules. Therefore, it is strongly suggested that a pre-college curriculum in the following subjects be completed:
| Subject |
Unit |
Suggested Courses |
| English |
4 |
One unit of English for every year of high school |
| Natural Science |
3 |
Biology, advanced biology, chemistry, physics, physical/earth science |
| Math |
3 |
algebra, geometry, advanced algebra |
| Social Science |
3 |
U.S. history, U.S. government, psychology, world history, economics, sociology |
The admission components include:
- EITHER an official high school transcript showing a date of graduation and a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. (An official certification of the California High School Proficiency Examination, a GED credential certification or verification from an accredited appropriate home-school agency will also satisfy this requirement.)
AND official test scores, an ACT composite test score of 21 or above or an official SAT composite test score of 990 or above. (The Kansas City campus ACT code is 6545. The Los Angeles campus ACT code is 6544.)
- OR an official post-secondary transcript(s) reflecting successful completion of at least 24 post-secondary semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in which case the requirement to submit high school transcript(s) and test scores is waived.
- Applicants with either high school or a college GPAs of 2.00 to 2.49 or ACT and SAT scores that do not meet the minimum required scores may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions Committee. Placement exams may be required and introductory courses are offered for students who may not have met lower division science prerequisites and/or have not passed the placement exams. Applicants may also be advised or limited to a certain number of credit hours based on their entering GPA.
- Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony may be denied acceptance to the College without further reason.