Life University

Life University is a private university located in Marietta, Georgia, focused primarily on chiropractic and health sciences education. Founded in 1974, the institution is best known for its Doctor of Chiropractic program, which has been one of the largest single-campus chiropractic programs in the United States. In addition to chiropractic education, Life University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as biology, exercise science, nutrition, psychology, and business. The university emphasizes a curriculum centered on health, wellness, and holistic approaches to care. Students are often drawn to Life University for its specialized focus on chiropractic training, its health-oriented academic environment, and its campus setting in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Life University was founded in 1974 in Marietta, Georgia, by chiropractor Sid E. Williams. Originally established as Life Chiropractic College, the institution was created to advance chiropractic education based on principles Williams embraced after his own experiences with the profession. The first classes were held in the mid-1970s, and the college grew steadily as demand for chiropractic training increased. In 1989, the institution adopted the name Life College, and in 1996 it became Life University to reflect an expanded academic scope beyond chiropractic alone. Over the decades, Life University added undergraduate and graduate programs in health sciences and related fields while maintaining its primary focus on chiropractic education. Leadership transitions and strategic planning initiatives in the 2000s and 2010s further shaped Life University’s academic structure, campus development, and long-term institutional direction in Marietta.