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Northwestern Health Sciences University

Bloomington, MN · City · 271 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is a premier institution renowned for its focus on integrative health care, boasting flagship programs in chiropractic, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and massage therapy. The campus culture is highly collaborative and wellness-oriented, offering a tight-knit, supportive community where students benefit from a low student-to-faculty ratio and a shared passion for holistic healing. A distinctive feature of NWHSU is its emphasis on evidence-based, hands-on training, highlighted by its network of on-campus public clinics where students gain valuable, real-world clinical experience treating diverse patient populations before graduation.


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
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
5 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$39,863
Avg net price
$35,887
Tuition
$12,015
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$30–48k
$35,887
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Transfer-out rate
0%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,760
Median earnings (10yr)
$48,666
Median debt
$7,500
Monthly loan payment
$80
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,800$12,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$19,000
Student Body
Men 22%Women 78%
6
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
25%
Median family income
$28,697
Independent students
73%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
72%
Race & ethnicity
White
46%
Hispanic
7%
Black
11%
Asian
8%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
18%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,760
10 years after entry
$48,666
Human Biology12
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions6
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Institutional
Endowment
$3M
Classification
Special Focus (Technology)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
55%
Avg faculty salary
$7,686/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,111
Federal loan rate
37%

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