Life FAQ Fact Sheet

1. What are the Life Eight Core Proficiencies?
In conjunction with providing health care degree programs, Life University is committed to delivering an education designed around a set of core proficiencies that advance personal growth and provide the foundation for professional success, social contribution and cultural change. In other words, we know that an excellent education provides far more than information and facts. Excellence in education requires real training in both information and character building. These proficiencies distinguish a Life University education.

 

Integrity and Citizenship
Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Learning Theory/Critical Thinking
Contemporary Scientific Paradigms
Philosophy of Human Existence and Health Care Policy
Communication and Relationship Theory/Skills
Belief Systems and Performance
Integrative Change

  

2. What is Life University’s enrollment?
The current enrollment is approximately over 2000 students:

College of Chiropractic = approximately 1474

College of Graduate & Undergraduate Studies = approximately 697

 

3. What is the average class size?
Class size varies from quarter to quarter. All students in a class will typically be in the same lecture section but the labs and technique classes (any hands-on coursework) are limited to 15 to 20 students.

 

4. What is the Student/Faculty ratio?
The student/faculty ratio is approximately 15:1.

 

5. How many Life University graduates are there?
There are more than 14,000 graduates of Life University. Life has graduates in all 50 states and around the world. 

 

6. What is the accreditation status of Life University?
Life University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award Associates, Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral degrees. 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097. Tel: (404) 679-4512. Dr. Belle S. Wheelan, President. www.sacscoc.org

The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program of Life University College of Chiropractic is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education, (CCE) 8049 North 85th Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4321. Tel: (480) 443-8877.

The Didactic Program in Dietetics and the Dietetics internship (DPD) at Life University has been granted initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (312) 899-0400 ext. 5400.

 

7. What is the cost of tuition at Life University?
Effective August 2007, tuition costs are:

$163 per quarter credit hour and the total tuition cost is approximately $30,644 ($158 times 188 quarter credit hours) for the undergraduate program.

$192 per quarter credit hour and the total tuition cost is approximately $10,176 ($192 times 53 quarter credit hours) for the master’s program.

$255 per quarter credit hour and the total tuition cost is approximately $89,250 ($255 times 350 quarter credit hours) for the chiropractic program.

 

8. Does Life University help with placement after graduation?
Through our Student Life Office there are over a thousand positions posted each year. Call Student Life at 770-426-2700 for more information.

 

9. What is the cost of housing?
Students may live on campus in the brand new Life University Village Retreat. The Village Retreat opened in October 2009 and will house up to 300 students. A part of our beautiful campus, The Village Retreat consists mostly of two bedroom / two bath units with a common living and kitchen area and a few one bedroom efficiency units. Approximately 35 units will be unfurnished. In conjunction with the new housing, the University has constructed a new parking structure in which each bedroom in the Village Retreat will have a designated parking space located on the same floor as the apartment unit. Residents of the Village Retreat will experience a unique social climate developed specifically for them. In addition to common social and study areas, residents will have an opportunity for social engagement with guest speakers, faculty, and administrators at the University as well as planned excursions into Atlanta and the surrounding region.

For an up to date listing of the rates in the Village Retreat go to http://www.lifesvillageretreat.com. Rates include Cable TV, Internet and allowances towards utilities making the Life’s Village Retreat an economical alternative to living off campus.

 

10. What are some of the clubs and activities offered by Life University?
The list of clubs on campus is continually evolving. If you have an interest that is not represented, please contact Jen Valtos in Student Services, 770-426-2762 for more information on how to apply for officially recognized “club” status.

 

Athletics: In addition to our Athletic Department’s sports program, each quarter an intramural sport is offered. Past offerings include: coed volleyball, flag football, frisbee golf, and more.

 

Fitness and Health Clubs: Disc Golf, Jujutsu, Tai Chi, Yoga & Pilates

 

Chiropractic Student Professional Clubs: Masters Circle, Neurology Club, Outdoor Chiropractic, Path of Mastery, SABCA(Student American Black Chiropractic Association), Social Adjustment, Student American Chiropractic Association, Student International Chiropractic Association, Student Volunteer Life, Student World Chiropractic Alliance

 

Social, International & Religious Clubs: Alpha Delta Upsilon, Delta Sigma Chi, Epsilon Kappa Chi, Omega Sigma Phi, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Canadian Embassy, Hispanic Student Association, Jewish Chiropractic Club, Korean Student Association, Christian Chiropractic Club, International Youth Fellowship, Missionary, True Life Campus Ministry

 

Chiropractic Special Interest Clubs: ChiroCycles, Chiropractic Leadership Alliance Fellowship for the Advancement of Chiropractic, Chiropractic Sports Council, Conscious Chiropractic, Dynamic Essentials, Florida Chiropractic Club, Get The Big Idea, Innate Enterprise, Intentional Chiropractic Healers, PhilosPHY Society, Sigma Kappa Gamma Chiropractic Research Society, Student American Chiropractic Association, Student Georgia Chiropractic Association, Student International Chiropractic Association, Student Women’s Chiropractic Association, Team Chiropractic, The Masters Circle, True Life Campus Ministry, Uniting Chiropractic, Waiting List Practice’s Fast Track to Success

 

Chiropractic Technique Clubs: Activator, Applied Kinesiology (AK), CBP, Club Rehab, Full Spine, Gonstead, Gonstead Study, Grostic Technique, Motion Palpation, Network Spinal Analysis, Neurology Technique, NUCCA, Pediatric, Pettibon, Pierce, Sacral-Occipital Technique.

 

11. What is the Student Success Center?
The Student Success Center offers special services that help to promote your success throughout your collegiate years and beyond. The Center provides students with learning opportunities that develop skills and competencies to enrich the individual’s educational experiences and assists in achieving excellence throughout their career path. The Student success Center offers academic, vocational, leadership, emotional and disability support.

Academic Assistance is offered in three formats: Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction (SI) and Make-up Testing. Each of these elements is designed to facilitate learning and increase student success when performing on exams.

 

12. What Sports are offered at Life University?
The sports programs are designed to provide Life students with new and exciting competitive experiences outside the classroom. If you are a beginner or an elite athlete, there is a sport club on campus that any student, regardless of ability, can be a part of. For more information about any of the sports programs, please contact John Barrett at the Life University Athletic Office, 770-426-2616.

Cycling	Golf	Hockey
Power Lifting	Racquetball	Rugby
Soccer	Tennis	Triathlon
Volleyball

13. What degrees are offered through the College of Graduate & Undergraduate Studies?

• Business Administration B.S.
• Computer Information Management A.S. or B.S.
• Biology B.S.
• Biopsychology B.S.
• Exercise Science B.S.
• General Studies B.S.
• Life Coaching A.S.
• Psychology (with a Life Coaching Certificate) B.S.
• Nutrition B.S.
• Dietetics and a Dietetic Internship Program B.S.
• Masters in Sports Health Science with concentrations available in Exercise & Sport Science, Sport Injury Management, Sport Coaching, Nutrition Sport Science, and Chiropractic Sport Science.

14. What are the prerequisites for the Doctor of Chiropractic program? 

• 6 semester or 9 quarter hours of English Language Skills
• 3 semester or 4.5 quarter hours of Psychology
• 15 semester or 22.5 quarter hours of additional Humanities or Social Sciences
• 6 semester or 9 quarter hours of Biological Sciences (The Biological Science requirement must be met with two or more courses with unduplicated content, and include pertinent, related laboratory.)
• 12 semester or 18 quarter hours of Chemistry (At least 3 semester or 4.5 quarter hours of chemistry must be general or inorganic chemistry, at least 6 semester or 9 quarter hours must be organic chemistry and/or biochemistry and 3 semester or 4.5 quarter hours of another chemistry class accepted by the admitting institution with unduplicated content.
• At least six semester or nine quarter hours of the chemistry courses must include pertinent related laboratory work which covers the range of material presented in the didactic portions of the courses.)
• 6 semester or 9 quarter hours of Physics with unduplicated content (of which one must include a pertinent related laboratory that covers the range of material presented in the didactic portions of the course) or 3 semester or 4.5 quarter hours in physics (with laboratory) and 3 semester or 4.5 quarter hours in either biomechanics, kinesiology, statistics or exercise physiology. 

15. Can I complete my prerequisites for the D.C. program at Life University? 
We offer two five-week sessions where you can complete 20 quarter hours of science pre-requisites per quarter. Take all eight classes in the accelerated program, and you can complete all the science pre-requisite courses in just two quarters.

 

16. When should I apply and what are the deadlines? 

Applications for admission to Life University will be accepted on a rolling basis. In order to assure acceptance to any given quarter, applicants who are United States citizens or permanent residents of the United States should submit a complete application and all necessary documents to the Office of New Student Development no later than 30 days prior to the beginning of that quarter. 

International students should submit a complete application and all necessary documents to the Office of New Student Development no later than 45 days prior to the beginning of the quarter (see dates below). Students submitting applications later than specified above may have to postpone enrollment for at least one quarter.

* If the deadline for applications has passed for the quarter in which you would like to enroll, please contact your admissions advisor directly. (Click here for advisor contact info.) 

17. How big is the Life University campus?
Our campus occupies approximately 95 acres. Much of the campus is wooded with a 3.1 mile long running/walking trail, a beautiful stream and an authentic 19^th century pioneer village. While spacious, our gorgeous campus is easy to get around and you can walk just about anywhere within five minutes. 

 

18. What is Marietta like?
Marietta is located in the heart of Cobb County, just 20 minutes northwest of downtown Atlanta. Marietta has all the appeal and opportunity of a metropolitan area coupled with a very reasonable cost of living, numerous parks, lakes and exciting recreational opportunities. Marietta has a charming town square, just miles from campus, which is host to summer concerts and community fairs. Marietta is also home to the world famous “Big Chicken”. This is a community with great schools, friendly people and a safe environment for our students.

 

19. How can I visit your campus?
Find information about campus visits via our web site. Information is provided regarding campus tour accommodations. (Click here for more more information)

 

20. How can I meet with a recruiter on the road?
The Life University recruitment schedule is available on the web site.(Click here for more more information)

 

21. Can you help me meet a Life Grad who lives near me?
Life University graduates are located all over the country. We can provide you with a Life graduate in your vicinity. Contact an Admissions advisor at 770-426-2884 or admissions@life.edu

 

22. What is the job market like for chiropractors?
Job prospects should be good. Employment is expected to grow faster than average because of increasing consumer demand for alternative health care. About 52 percent of chiropractors were self employed in 2006. Chiropractors held about 53,000 jobs in 2006. Most chiropractors work in a solo practice, although some are in group practice or work for other chiropractors. A small number teach, conduct research at chiropractic institutions, or work in hospitals and clinics. Projected employment 2016 – 60,000. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009.)

23. What is the earning potential of a chiropractor?
Median annual earnings of salaried chiropractors were $65,220 in 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $45,710 and $96,500 a year. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009.)

In 2005, the mean salary for chiropractors was $104,363 according to a survey conducted by Chiropractic Economics magazine.  

24. Can I use my Hope Scholarship at Life University?
Life University students are able to utilize the Hope scholarship in pursuit of their degree program.

25. Are there dorms? Where will I live?
Limited housing accommodations are available on campus, however, the Admissions and Student Life Offices will provide you with information to pursue alternate housing accommodations.

 

26. What can I do with a Masters degree in Sports Health Sciences?
The faculty of the graduate program is available to consult and advise you regarding opportunities available to those who successfully complete the Masters in Sports Health Sciences program.