Northwestern Health Sciences University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5285 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1472 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1392 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #1 of 3 | In Bloomington |
| #1630 of 3,929 | For Physical Therapy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 366
- Graduates
- 666
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.nwhealth.edu
Northwestern Health Sciences University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northwestern Health Sciences University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
777 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
63 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Northwestern Health Sciences University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 482 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 286 (28%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 85 (8%) |
| Asian | 63 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 51 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 42 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 20 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Northwestern Health Sciences University is $29,794 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $29,794 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,628 |
| $48-75K | $28,001 |
| $75-110K | $28,716 |
| $110K+ | $30,350 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,040 | $11,570 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,040 | $11,570 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,040 | $11,570 |
| Fee in-district | $975 | $975 |
| Fee in-state | $975 | $975 |
| Fee out-of-state | $975 | $975 |
Northwestern Health Sciences University majors
Northwestern Health Sciences University has granted 18 bachelor's degrees across 2 programs, 35 master's across 2 programs, and 153 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northwestern Health Sciences University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic | 140 | |||
| Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | 32 | 13 | ||
| Massage Therapy & Therapeutic Massage | 16 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 14 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 6 | 6 | ||
| Human Biology | 12 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 9 | |||
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 3 | |||
| Grand Total | 45 | 18 | 35 | 153 |
Northwestern Health Sciences University has a graduation rate of 100%, which is among the 1% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 100% | 100% |
Publications & Citations
Northwestern Health Sciences University has published 292 scientific papers with 7,785 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Pathology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Surgery, Political Science, Law, and Health Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 24 |
| 1993 | 0 | 21 |
| 1994 | 0 | 17 |
| 1995 | 0 | 11 |
| 1996 | 0 | 17 |
| 1997 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 | 0 | 10 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 |
| 2000 | 2 | 10 |
| 2001 | 6 | 10 |
| 2002 | 4 | 55 |
| 2003 | 9 | 63 |
| 2004 | 6 | 90 |
| 2005 | 8 | 131 |
| 2006 | 5 | 134 |
| 2007 | 41 | 219 |
| 2008 | 14 | 281 |
| 2009 | 6 | 248 |
| 2010 | 10 | 405 |
| 2011 | 10 | 397 |
| 2012 | 23 | 445 |
| 2013 | 27 | 472 |
| 2014 | 35 | 533 |
| 2015 | 4 | 437 |
| 2016 | 6 | 498 |
| 2017 | 8 | 444 |
| 2018 | 8 | 356 |
| 2019 | 7 | 350 |
| 2020 | 2 | 376 |
| 2021 | 8 | 406 |
| 2022 | 6 | 386 |
| 2023 | 10 | 337 |
| 2024 | 20 | 329 |
General info
| Alternative names | NWHSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1941 |
| Academic calendar | September to August |
| Total FTE staff | 189 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2501 W 84th St Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 90,000 |
| Phone | 9528884777 |