Below Average

Score: 41/100

Five Branches University

4-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Santa Cruz, California 95062

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.

Outcomes

C+

60/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

48/100

Experience

30/100

Prestige

13/100

Quick Stats

289

Total Enrollment

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

N/A

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Five Branches University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $1,329,180
Avg rent near campus: $3,520/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 95007 (4.0% cap, Boulder Creek)

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🏆 Where Five Branches University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#11

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

of 21 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

N/A

Receive Any Aid

N/A

Receive Pell Grants

N/A

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 134 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Five Branches University's top programs commonly pursue.

Healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other

$114k/yr 41,300 jobs

Acupuncturists

$78k/yr 15,300 jobs

Student Demographics

289

Total Students

79%

Women

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 29%

Hispanic 4%

Black 1%

Asian 47%

Two or More 1%

Non-Resident 16%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 91%

Fully Online 9%

📊 Age Distribution

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Five Branches University?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Five Branches University?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Five Branches University?

Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.

Is Five Branches University a good school?

Five Branches University has a Repit College Score of 41/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Five Branches University?

Five Branches University has a total enrollment of 289 students.

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