Sherman College Of Straight Chiropractic
Location and Contact Information
2020 Springfield RdSpartanburg, SC 29316
USA
Main Tel: (864) 578-8770
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.
Overview
Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic is a private college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Thorn Gelardi founded the institute in 1973, but it is named after Dr. Lyle Sherman, a pioneer in modern chiropractics. The institute offers chiropractic doctoral degree to its students. The curriculum is a 14-academic-quarter program, including classroom and hands-on instruction, research and community services. Its campus is spread across an area of 80 acres.
The institution offers its students internship opportunities at the Chiropractic Health Center, which is situated on its campus. The institute arranges for seminars, workshops and presentations. Students here get the opportunity to attend the International Research and Philosophy Symposium, which focuses on research and vitalistic philosophy. The institution also offers a number of scholarships like the President’s Scholarship and the Dawn K. Lenfest Scholarship, among others.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Sherman College Of Straight Chiropractic participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Sherman College Of Straight Chiropractic:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Baylo University | Anaheim, CA | 551 |
| 2 | Dongguk University Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 187 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | Reading, PA | 2,800 |
| 4 | Logan College of Chiropractic | Chesterfield, MO | 1,143 |
| 5 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA | 19,471 |
| 6 | University of Western States | Portland, OR | 449 |
| 7 | Fort Lewis College | Durango, CO | 3,740 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Stout | Menomonie, WI | 8,839 |
| 9 | Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | 28,882 |
| 10 | American Public University System | Charles Town, WV | 21,729 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 74 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 24 |
Students
Student enrollment was 240 in 2009-2010 (530 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 24% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Sherman College Of Straight Chiropractic offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Chiropractic (DC)