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Palmer College of Chiropractic

Palmer College of Chiropractic

Davenport, IA · City · 43 students
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Graduation rate
58% typical
$59,483
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,582 typical
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Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Widely recognized as the "Fountainhead" of the profession, Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, is the world’s first and largest chiropractic institution. Its flagship Doctor of Chiropractic program is renowned for a rigorous curriculum that blends evidence-based science with extensive hands-on clinical experience, supported by the nation’s largest chiropractic research center. On campus, students enjoy a collaborative, wellness-oriented culture driven by a shared passion for holistic health, active technique clubs, and a historic, championship-winning rugby tradition. This unique combination of pioneering heritage, state-of-the-art training clinics, and a tight-knit professional community makes Palmer the premier destination for aspiring chiropractors.


Wikipedia:Palmer College of Chiropractic is a private chiropractic college with its main campus in Davenport, Iowa. It was established in 1897 by Daniel David Palmer and was the first school of chiropractic in the world. The college's name was originally the Palmer School and Cure and later became the Palmer School of Chiropractic. Most early chiropractic schools were founded by Palmer alumni.

Location
Davenport, IA, 52803-5287 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
141 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Cost of attendance$24,534
Same price for all students
Cost of attendance$24,534
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.palmer.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Palmer College of Chiropractic’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$14,303
Fees$20
Books & supplies$385
Personal expenses$2,640
Transportation$1,261
Total published by the school$24,534

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Outcomes
Completion
Transferred
0%
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$40,025
10 yrs after entry$59,483
Debt
Middle 50% owe$5.9k–$15.8k
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 67%Women 33%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
9 : 1
Pell grant
21%
Family income
$17,737
Independent
71%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Hispanic
12%
Black
5%
Two or more
2%
NH/PI
2%
Varsity sports

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Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$40,025
After 10 yrs
$59,483
Biological and Physical Sciences51
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$80M
Full-time faculty
89%
Faculty salary
$6,492/mo
Teaching spend
$11,518
per student
Federal loans
64%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — other health professions
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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