Touro University California

Touro University California (TUC) is a private nonprofit university focused on health professions and education, based on Mare Island in Vallejo. Its programs span osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, nursing, physician assistant studies, public health, medical health sciences and medical imaging. This is a graduate and professional institution rather than a general undergraduate university, though it also offers select associate and bachelor’s pathways in imaging and nursing. Students comparing programs should look at the specific school within TUC: admissions rules, tuition, clinical placements, licensure preparation and accreditation differ by degree.

Programs to compare

The Vallejo campus houses the College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), College of Pharmacy (PharmD), the combined Physician Assistant Studies/Public Health program (MSPAS/MPH), Public Health (MPH), Nursing (BSN and MSN tracks), Medical Health Sciences (MS), Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiologic Technology. Graduate nursing options include post-master’s family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner certificates. The DO program has dual-degree opportunities including a public health route. TUC’s admissions and aid directory links to the current program requirements and applications; use the individual program page to confirm prerequisites and the credential awarded.

Main campus: 1310 Club Dr, Mare Island, Vallejo, CA 94592; (707) 638-5200. Google Maps lists campus hours Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday are closed. The Bursar and Financial Aid offices publish similar weekday schedules. Admissions visits are arranged through the university, so contact the office before traveling to campus.

Program-specific Los Angeles location: The TUC–Los Angeles Physician Assistant program is at 14850 Roscoe Blvd., suites 102, 207 and 208, Panorama City, CA 91402. This is an additional teaching location for that PA program, not a second campus offering the full Vallejo catalog. Ask that program about in-person sessions and clinical placements before planning a move or commute.

Accreditation and professional pathways

WSCUC lists Touro University California as institutionally accredited and identifies Vallejo as its active main campus. Professional approvals apply by program: for example, the College of Osteopathic Medicine’s DO program is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. The newer Los Angeles PA program holds ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional; that status is limited and does not guarantee a later accreditation outcome. Applicants should confirm the current standing of the exact program they plan to enter and check any state licensing requirements for their intended career. TUC’s accreditation page describes institutional and programmatic approvals.

Costs, scholarships and aid

There is no single university-wide tuition figure: TUC publishes separate tuition and cost-of-attendance estimates by college and degree. Compare the complete program budget, including fees, books, insurance, housing, clinical travel and exam costs; on-campus students must have health insurance. Federal aid may include eligible Direct Loans and Federal Work-Study, and students may seek institutional, state and outside scholarships. TUC lists named awards through its College of Pharmacy and School of Nursing, scholarships for osteopathic medicine, and assistance for veterans and eligible Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients through Yellow Ribbon. Aid eligibility, amounts and deadlines are program-specific, so file the FAFSA when eligible and review the financial aid overview, scholarships and program tuition and cost estimates.

Applying and choosing the right fit

Application requirements vary considerably: medicine, pharmacy, PA, nursing, public health and imaging each have separate prerequisites, application services and start dates. The best next step is to select the exact program, confirm required coursework and experience, and ask how clinical rotations are assigned and where students may be placed. TUC also offers information sessions and admissions contacts by program through its admissions page. The university’s private-campus location on Mare Island means prospective students should also plan transportation and housing around their own class and clinical schedule.

Student perspectives: practical training and a demanding pace

Recent public graduate-student reviews often value approachable faculty, hands-on learning, tutoring and academic support. Several describe fast-paced courses and the challenge of balancing intensive study with work or personal commitments; some say program information can be difficult to navigate. These comments are individual experiences and vary by program, but they suggest concrete questions for an information session: how much lab or clinical time a term requires, what tutoring is available, when rotation placements are announced, and how students get help if they fall behind. Read a sample of Touro University California graduate reviews alongside the program handbook.