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Northwestern Health Sciences University

Bloomington, MN · City · 271 students
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$35,887
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
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Graduation rate
58% typical
$48,666
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,582 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minnesota, is a specialized institution widely recognized for its leadership in integrative healthcare, offering standout programs in chiropractic care, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, massage therapy, and allied health sciences. The campus culture is tight-knit, collaborative, and deeply wellness-oriented, catering to hands-on learners who thrive in a focused, professional environment alongside like-minded peers. NWHSU is distinguished by its strong commitment to evidence-informed practice and its robust network of on-campus and community clinics, which allow students to bridge natural and conventional medicine through extensive, patient-centered clinical training.


Wikipedia: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.

Location
Bloomington, MN, 55431 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
5 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$12,015
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$39,863
Average net price$35,887
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$12,015
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$39,863
Average net price$35,887
Net price by family income · 2023-24
Outcomes
Completion
Transferred
0%
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$43,760
10 yrs after entry$48,666
Debt
Median at graduation$7,500
Monthly payment$80
Middle 50% owe$5.8k–$12.5k
90th percentile$19,000
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 22%Women 78%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
6 : 1
Pell grant
28%
First-gen
25%
Family income
$28,697
Independent
73%
Age at entry
27.0
Part-time
72%
Race & ethnicity
White
46%
Hispanic
7%
Black
11%
Asian
8%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
18%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$43,760
After 10 yrs
$48,666
Human Biology12
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$3M
Full-time faculty
55%
Faculty salary
$7,686/mo
Teaching spend
$10,111
per student
Federal loans
37%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — other health professions
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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