Minnesota

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Bloomington, Minnesota

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1941Small citySEVP certified

About

Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is a private university focused on alternative health care and located in Bloomington, Minnesota. The university has educational programs in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, chiropractic, massage therapy, radiation therapy, radiologic technology, undergraduate/Bachelor of Science completion, post Baccalaureate prehealth and online programs in integrative care, health coaching and nutrition. The university was founded in 1941 by John B. Wolfe, DC. Previously known as the Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Northwestern Health Sciences University has focused on alternative and integrative health care education, patient care, and research for over 70 years.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$11,535
Estimated total for international students
US$40,925
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
271
Graduate students
662
International undergraduates
3%
Students per teacher
6 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$51,002

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (16)

Bachelor's degrees2 subjects
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsHuman Biology
Master's degrees3 subjects
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsChiropractic
Associate's degrees4 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsSomatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
Undergraduate certificates3 subjects
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherSomatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
Graduate certificates2 subjects
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.