The National University of Health Sciences, NUHS, was founded by John Fitz Allen Howard, D.C., in 1906, when it was known as the National School of Chiropractic. The name was changed to The National College of Chiropractic in 1920. It finally came to be known as National University of Health Sciences in 2000. The NUHS campus is situated in Lombard, Illinois.
NUHS offers a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences, master's degrees in acupuncture, and oriental medicine, and doctorate degrees in chiropractic medicine, and naturopathic medicine. Several clinical residency programs, certificate courses, and continuing education programs are also available. Courses are offered through the following divisions:
The campus of NUHS has facilities for basketball, and volleyball. Students are also involved in club sports through the Co-Ed Soccer Club, Co-Ed Softball Club, and Golf Club. The student-published yearbook of NUHS is called the "Mirror", while the newspaper is known as the "Synapse". In addition, NUHS is home to organizations like the Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Club, the Student American Chiropractic Association, Lambda Chi Sorority, Delta Delta Pi Professional Fraternity, and Sigma Phi Kappa Fraternity.
National University Of Health Sciences is in a large suburb, in Lombard, IL. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at National University Of Health Sciences earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at National University Of Health Sciences include science, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at National University Of Health Sciences are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 651 students (199 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
National University Of Health Sciences
200 E Roosevelt Rd
Lombard, IL 60148-4583
General Phone: (630) 629-2000
http://www.nuhs.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 290 | chiropractic |
| Therapy and Counseling | 69 | massage therapy |
| Science | 49 | biomedical sciences |
| Medicine | 6 | chiropractic assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for National University Of Health Sciences in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 290 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 69 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 49 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 6 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, National University Of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 651 students (199 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 31% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| First Professional | 61% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 9% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 37% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
National University Of Health Sciences offers campus housing for 125 of its 199 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lombard, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 8,665 |
Financial Aid:
National University Of Health Sciences participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 173200)
National University Of Health Sciences has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $70,095 | 3 | $70,132 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $64,102 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $55,093 | 4 | $53,110 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $57,580 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $43,833 | 5 | $36,500 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 28 | $61,172 | 14 | $50,152 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICINE
Chiropractic Assistant/Technician
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Chiropractic (DC)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets National University Of Health Sciences Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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