Northwestern Health Sciences University

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Information Summary

Ranks 879th overall and 25th in Minnesota

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Bloomington, MN 55431

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	Master's degree
Calendar System	Trimester
Years of college work required	2
Variable Tuition

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force	— / /
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Northwestern Health Sciences University?

Ranks 2479th for total cost of attendance

Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?

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	$9,792  $11,428	$9,792  $11,428	$9,792  $11,428

	Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies	$1,050  $1,162
On-Campus – Room & Board	N/A  N/A
On-Campus – Other Expenses	N/A  N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board	$9,975  $12,000
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses	$8,025  $9,000
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board	$7,500  $9,000

Admission Details

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Northwestern Health Sciences University use for admissions?

= Required, = Recommended, = Neither required nor recommended

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
Other tests	N/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Northwestern Health Sciences University 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?

Northwestern Health Sciences University Ranks 141st for the average student loan amount.

	Average	Users	% of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid	$2,066	3	21%
State & Local Grant Aid	$1,698	3	21%
Institutional Grant Aid	$800	1	7%
Student Loan Aid	$10,093	11	79%
Any financial aid type		11	79%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Northwestern Health Sciences University?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Northwestern Health Sciences University?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Northwestern Health Sciences University.

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

Acupuncture						7		7
Biology/Biological Sciences, General	1	1	1			43		46
Chiropractic (DC)	13	2	1	1		150		167
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General						3		3
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage		1				54		55
Traditional Chinese/Asian Medicine and Chinese Herbology		1		1		22		24
Total	14	5	2	2		279		302

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Northwestern Health Sciences University Ranks 2297th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system
Average FT Salary	$47,253 ($48,370 male / $45,987 female)
Number of FT Faculty	64 (34 male / 30 female)
Number of PT Faculty	46
FT Faculty Ratio	1 : 1
Total Benefits	$876,442

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Northwestern Health Sciences University Summary

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Wolfe, DC.1 Previously Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Northwestern Health Sciences University has been an international leader in natural health care education, patient care, and research for more than 65 years.2 Since 1991, Northwestern’s Wolfe-Harris Center for Clinical Studies has become one of the largest natural health care research institutions in the world, garnering more than $7 million in federally funded studies.3 Additionally, Northwestern’s five public clinics form the largest natural health care system in Minnesota.4 Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private institution, receiving most of its funding through tuition, research grants, and contributions. The University’s public clinic system records more than 65,000 patient visits a year, making Northwestern the largest provider of natural health care services in Minnesota.8 The Doctor of Chiropractic program offered by the University is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education.9 The Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MCAOM) is the largest and oldest school in the state of Minnesota offering master’s degree programs accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Transfer students may be allowed to enter in the Summer trimester, which begins in May. The Master of Acupuncture and Master of Oriental Medicine programs offered by the University are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.11 The School of Massage Therapy is the only massage therapy school in Minnesota to receive accreditation from the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). The average age for integrative health and wellness students is 40.97.17 Northwestern Health Sciences University has 42 student organizations, which are comprised of groups of students who share a common interest, either social or professional. The University also provides and sponsors extracurricular clubs and activities throughout the year including aerobics, hockey, baseball, basketball, soccer, mountain biking, skiing, and martial arts.18 Student organizations include Activator Methods Club, Active Isolated Stretching Club, Aerobics and Fitness Club, Animal Chiropractic Club, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Research Club, the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Student Organization of the Midwest, Applied Kinesiology Club, Body by God Club, the Canadian Club, the Charrette Extremity Protocols Club, Chiropractic Neurology Club, Club Mariposa, Energy Healing Club, Enterpreneur Club/Fast Track To Success, the Fitness Center Club, Flag Football, Functional Medicine Club, Gonstead Club, Graston In Action Club, Herb Club, Hockey Club, the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Student Alliance, the Martial Arts Studies Club, Massage Therapy Club, Motion Palpation Club, Nei Jing Club, Northwestern Golf Club, Northwestern Women in Health Care, On Purpose Club, Our Rhythm Club, Pediatric Club, Roots and Shoots, the Student American Chiropractic Association, the Student International Chiropractic Association, the Student Ambassador Club, Student Senate, The Master Minds Club, The Nia Technique Club, The Practice of Practice Club, The Rock Club, Torque Release Technique Club, Yearbook, and Yoga Club.19 Northwestern’s Wolfe-Harris Center for Clinical Studies, located on the Bloomington campus, houses one of the leading natural health care research centers in the United States. A limited study was conducted in 2006 in the teaching clinic of the Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and the Center recently completed a pilot study of massage therapy for tension headaches.20 Current studies include • Chiropractic and Self-Care for Back-Related Leg Pain21 • Individualized Chiropractic and Integrative Care for Low Back Pain22 • Chiropractic, Medication and Self-Care for Neck Pain23 • Manipulation, Exercise, and Self-Care for Low Back Pain24 • Manipulation, Exercise, and Self-Care for Neck Pain25 • Chiropractic and Exercise for Seniors with Low Back Pain26 • Chiropractic and Exercise for Seniors with Neck Pain27 Northwestern Health Sciences University is the largest provider of natural health care services in the state of Minnesota, with more than 65,000 patient visits recorded last year. Northwestern’s clinic system offers a wide range of natural health care services, including chiropractic, acupuncture, Oriental medicine, massage therapy, naturopathy, healing touch, and natural health care products.28 Northwestern’s community involvement is an area of pride for the University and its students, faculty and staff.

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