Northwestern Health Sciences University
Bloomington, MN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 249
Graduate Enrollment: 739
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 24.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 14.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 3.8% (2011)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 35.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 15.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools:
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 14.1% (2008)
Ethnicity Information
White: 22.5%
Black: 2.8%
Hispanic: 0.4%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 72.3%
Black: 2.8%
Hispanic: 0.4%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 72.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $26,958
In-State tuition: $11,700Out-of-State tuition: $11,700
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,330 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $92,357 (2017)
Median Family Income: $28,697 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 24.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 46.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $7,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $80 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,333 |
| $30k-48k | $24,628 |
| $48k-75k | $19,801 |
| $75k-110k | $26,958 |
| $110k+ | $26,458 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 100%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $7,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,903 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 50.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 60.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 58.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 53.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 55.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $27,641 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $28,196 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 13 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Chiropractic. | 132 | $2,157 | $40,129 ($3,344) | ||
| Master's Degree | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. | 18 | $1,203 | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. | 22 | $19,500 | $154 | $27,241 ($2,270) | |
| Associate's Degree | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. | 19 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $52,749Full time faculty: 57%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 4.0
School's endowment start of year: $2,286,034 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $2,259,403 (2022)