Marietta, Georgia – January 23, 2026 – Life University has been informed by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) that, following its review of submitted documentation, the Doctor of Chiropractic Program has been determined to meet the requirements of CCE Policy 56. The Council’s determination is based on the program’s demonstrated compliance with applicable benchmark requirements, including NBCE pass rate standards, achieved prior to the program’s next scheduled review. Life University’s adherence to the standards of chiropractic education and its ongoing commitment to academic excellence, student success and clinical preparation are reflected in this outcome.
In November 2025, Life University students achieved a 93.3% first-time pass rate on the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Part IV examination, significantly exceeding the national average of 86.2%, with an average score of 512.1, compared to the national average of 483.9. Students also performed at or above national averages across multiple clinical and adjusting competencies in every area of the spine.
Life University’s overall NBCE pass rate for 2025 is 86.5%, with an additional six-month completion window for recent graduates, a trajectory expected to place the institution above the national average.
The Doctor of Chiropractic Program remained continuously accredited throughout the probation period, which is now removed, and there was no impact on graduates’ eligibility for licensure.
Life University will continue its ongoing curriculum enhancements and assessment processes to support academic quality and student success. The College of Chiropractic implemented a major curriculum revision in the fall of 2024 and continues to ensure graduates have the best clinical and practical education with extensive field experience, advanced business courses and online courses that provide flexibility and quality of the educational experience.
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About Life University
Founded in 1974, Life University is a health sciences institution most known for its College of Chiropractic, the largest single-campus College of Chiropractic in the world. Undergraduates can pursue 12 undergraduate degrees; a pre-chiropractic, degree-seeking pathway; and three graduate degrees within the College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies. Some degree programs are offered to distance learners through the College of Online Education.
Life University strives to empower our students to succeed both professionally and personally. At Life U, we innovate our approach to higher education while also remaining true to our philosophical commitment to produce informed leaders who exemplify humanistic values in their professions. To achieve this goal, Life U recognizes and demonstrates its dedication through three official Life University Values: Lasting Purpose, Vitalism and Integrity.
Life U’s 110-acre campus in Marietta, Georgia, just northwest of Atlanta, is home to more than 2,400 undergraduate, graduate and professional students who come from all 50 United States and more than 60 countries.
Life University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees, and also has programmatic accreditation through the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) and the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The mission of Life University is to empower students with the education, skills and values necessary for career success and life fulfillment, based on a vitalistic philosophy.
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