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Northwestern Health Sciences University, Minnesota

Overview of Northwestern Health Sciences University

Northwestern Health Sciences University is found in Bloomington, Minnesota. Bloomington is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Northwestern Health Sciences University.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Northwestern Health Sciences University is known for its programs in science, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.

Northwestern Health Sciences University Selectivity

Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.

Faculty

Northwestern Health Sciences University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

Students numbered 899 in 2005 at the school.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at Northwestern Health Sciences University.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Adopted by the Board of Trustees on April 6, 2002 Mission Statement The mission of Northwestern Health Sciences University is to advance and promote natural approaches to health through education, research, clinical services and community involvement. Vision Statement Our collective vision is to develop an environment that fosters exemplary, innovative and ethically based educational programs in natural health care. We will also support clinical research, provide leadership for the development of collaborative and integrated health care models, prepare students for successful careers, provide lifelong learning opportunities, and be of service to our community. Through assessment of the academic achievement of our learners and the effectiveness of our research and service programs, we will demonstrate our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Northwestern Health Sciences University

Northwestern Health Sciences University
2501 W 84th St
Bloomington, MN 55431
General Phone: (952) 888-4777
Admissions Phone: (952) 888-4777
Financial Aid Phone: (952) 888-4777
http://www.nwhealth.edu/

Northwestern Health Sciences University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Northwestern Health Sciences University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy168chiropractic, traditional Asian medicine, acupuncture
Therapy And Counseling47massage therapy
Science43biology
Family And Social Work0food and nutrition

Number of programs and degrees for Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree1461
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years471
Bachelor's degree431
Master's degree222
Postbaccalaureate certificate01

Student Body

In 2005, Northwestern Health Sciences University had a total enrollment of 899 students (865 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men7%
Women93%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate11%
Graduate13%
First Professional77%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White90%
Black2%
Hispanic1%
Asian3%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)5%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
18-192%
20-214%
22-2441%
25-2936%
30-346%
35-394%
40-495%
50-642%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Minnesota100%

Northwestern Health Sciences University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time100 %
Part-Time100 %

Northwestern Health Sciences University Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Bloomington, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Northwestern Health Sciences University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total171482%14100%
Men2150%1100%
Women151387%13100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Years of College Work Before Admittancerecommended

Admissions Phone Number: (952) 888-4777

Northwestern Health Sciences University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4037

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year10$70,8494$66,878
Associate professorcalendar year16$58,07611$64,962
Assistant professorcalendar year8$48,46712$49,034
Instructorcalendar year5$44,7139$33,603
No academic rankcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year39$57,66737$51,800

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Northwestern Health Sciences University Degree Programs (2005)

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Acupuncture
Chiropractic (DC)
Traditional Chinese/Asian Medicine and Chinese Herbology

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Northwestern Health Sciences University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northwestern Health Sciences University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Northwestern Health Sciences University % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Northwestern Health Sciences University % of degrees in science
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Northwestern Health Sciences University % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Northwestern Health Sciences University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Northwestern Health Sciences University Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Northwestern Health Sciences University Male % of student body
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Northwestern Health Sciences University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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