Dongguk University Los Angeles
Location and Contact Information
440 Shatto PlLos Angeles, CA 90020-1704
USA
Main Tel: (213) 487-0110
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Dongguk Royal University is situated in Los Angeles, California. It was established in 1979 by Dr. Harvart R. Hongo. The college was formerly known as the Royal University of America. It came to be known by its current name in 1997. DRU offers students specialized courses related to oriental and clinical medicine practices, in areas like oriental medicine, acupuncture, herbology, therapeutic massage and public health. The college also offers clinical internships and management course for professional practice.
DRU has a dedicated student services department that offers students healthcare and academic counseling services. Assistance is provided for international students as well. The college offers financial aid to its students in the form of institutional scholarship programs like the Dongguk Royal University Scholarships.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Racially diverse student body.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.
Features of note:
- There is a hospital on campus.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Dongguk University Los Angeles:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle Career Institute | Kansas City, MO | 664 |
| 2 | New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Mineola, NY | 129 |
| 3 | Fremont College | Cerritos, CA | 171 |
| 4 | Stark State College of Technology | North Canton, OH | 9,252 |
| 5 | University of New Mexico-Taos Branch | Taos, NM | 1,306 |
| 6 | Santa Barbara Business College | Ventura, CA | 373 |
| 7 | Endicott College | Beverly, MA | 3,717 |
| 8 | Thomas College | Waterville, ME | 943 |
| 9 | Merritt College | Oakland, CA | 7,330 |
| 10 | University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | 5,323 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 51 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 187 in 2009-2010 (165 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 1% of the student body. About 25% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Dongguk University Los Angeles offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Acupuncture
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