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Information Summary
Ranks 1840th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$8,785 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
95% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,171 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Davenport, IA
| Total Population | 24,253 (24,253 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 9,724 (2.36 people per house) |
| Families | 5,627 (3.06 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
| Pop. — African American | 3,684 |
| Pop. — Asian | 432 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 18 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 255 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 19,856 |
| Pop. — Other | 718 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Other health professions schools
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Majority graduate/professional |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctor of Chiropractic degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Trimester |
| Years of college work required | 3 |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Palmer College of Chiropractic?
Ranks 2945th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $6,060 | $6,060 | $6,060 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $165 | $165 | $165 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $152 | $152 | $152 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $8,785 | $8,785 | $8,785 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $322 | $322 | $322 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $8,785 | $8,785 | $8,785 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $8,785 | $8,785 | $8,785 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $10,866 | $10,866 | $10,866 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic Medicine Degree — Tuition | $17,570 | $17,570 |
| Chiropractic Medicine Degree — Required Fees | $50 | $50 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,640  $6,225 |
$5,640  $6,225 |
$5,640  $6,225 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $951  $1,472 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $16,539  $12,190 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $8,232  $8,232 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,600  $3,600 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $50 |
| Applicants | 84 (39 male / 45 female) |
| Admitted | 80 (39 male / 41 female) |
| Admission rate | 95% |
| First-time Enrollment | 76 (37 male / 39 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 68 (32 male / 36 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 8 (5 male / 3 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 2,171 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Palmer College of Chiropractic use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations |  |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Palmer College of Chiropractic accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,458 | 12 |  75% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,277 | 13 |  81% |
| Any financial aid type | 14 |  88% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Palmer College of Chiropractic?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 4 | N/A | 4 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 15 | 22 | 37 |
Hispanic | 47 | 23 | 70 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 72 | 29 | 101 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 10 | 2 | 12 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,225 | 679 | 1,904 |
Race Unknown | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| Total | 1,395 | 776 | 2,171 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Palmer College of Chiropractic.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 347 | 201 | 548 | |
| 42 | 37 | 79 | |
| 1 | 24 | 25 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 25 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | 1 | 76 | 1 | 79 | |||
| Chiropractic (DC) | 6 | 8 | 24 | 2 | 498 | 10 | 548 | |
| Total | 7 | 10 | 26 | 3 | 595 | 11 | 652 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $50,404 ($53,149 male / $44,912 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 78 (52 male / 26 female) |
| Total Benefits | $1,030,208 |
Palmer College of Chiropractic Summary
Palmer College of Chiropractic is a chiropractic school located in Davenport, Iowa. For many years, Palmer College of Chiropractic was the largest of chiropractic schools and most of the other early chiropractic schools were founded by Palmer alumni. Palmer College of Chiropractic is often referred to as “The Fountainhead” of chiropractic and it has the farthest reaching influence in the field. Palmer School of Chiropractic has a rich history, directly correlating that of Chiropractic.
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Palmer College of Chiropractic History
Palmer College of Chiropractic is where chiropractic began. It was founded by the discoverer of chiropractic, D.D. Palmer, in 1897 in the Mississippi River town of Davenport, Iowa. With three campuses to choose from, Palmer is the leader and the largest chiropractic college in the profession and offers the highest-quality chiropractic education.
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