Life University’s doctor of chiropractic program meets the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) requirements, including National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) pass rate standards.
Life University’s doctor of chiropractic program meets the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) requirements, including National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) pass rate standards.A university press release notes that following review of Life University’s submitted documentation, the CCE determined the DC program meets 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 U students achieve above-average first-time pass rate
In November 2025, Life University students achieved a 93.3% first-time pass rate on the 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 university’s 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 flexible, high-quality online courses.
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About Life University
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.
