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California University of Science and Medicine

#2744 in US ranking Colton, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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What does California University of Science and Medicine offer in terms of athletics?

CUSM is not presented as a varsity athletics destination, and prospective students should not assume that it offers NCAA teams, athletic recruiting, or athletic scholarships. Its graduate health sciences focus makes those questions different from what they would be at a residential undergraduate college.

Students interested in exercise or informal sports should check the current options available to their program, such as fitness facilities or student-organized recreation. These activities should not be confused with varsity competition or a verified intramural league.

What student groups and Associations are available at California University of Science and Medicine?

Student involvement at CUSM is most relevant through medical and health-professions interests, service, and peer leadership. The current roster and eligibility rules for recognized organizations should be checked with student affairs because groups can change as classes graduate and new students enroll.

For an MD applicant, useful questions include whether students can join specialty-interest groups, participate in community service, or represent classmates in student governance. Master's applicants should check whether particular activities are open to their program as well; a group organized around the MD curriculum may have different membership or scheduling expectations.

Who studies at California University of Science and Medicine?

CUSM primarily serves graduate students preparing for health-related careers, not a first-time undergraduate cohort. Reported first-time and transfer-in degree-seeking undergraduate enrollments are both zero.

That distinction matters when interpreting college profiles. Freshman test-score summaries, undergraduate age distributions, and bachelor's-degree graduation rates do not describe the typical CUSM applicant or student. A more informative picture would separate MD students from biomedical sciences master's students and identify the entering class and reporting year for any enrollment or demographic figures.

How does student life look like at California University of Science and Medicine?

Everyday life at CUSM is shaped by graduate coursework and, for medical students, the progression into clinical training. The experience is therefore likely to differ substantially from a four-year undergraduate campus centered on residence halls, varsity sports, and general-education classes.

Orientation, peer connections, academic support, and wellness resources are particularly relevant during a demanding professional program. Prospective students can assess their practical value by asking what support is available during exam periods and clinical rotations, how students access it, and whether services extend to the sites where they train.

What libraries are available to students at California University of Science and Medicine?

CUSM students need access to biomedical literature and study resources for graduate coursework, research, and clinical learning. A reported count of zero campus libraries should not be read as proof that students have no library services: a count of physical library facilities is a different measure from access to digital collections or research support.

Before enrolling, students should check the current arrangements for online journals and medical databases, remote access during clinical rotations, research assistance, and book or article requests. Those details are more useful for evaluating a health sciences program than a building count alone.

California University of Science and Medicine Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

590

Veterans affair office

No

California University of Science and Medicine Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Graduate: 590

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 590

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.