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The main campus of Palmer College Of Chiropractic is in Davenport, Iowa (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Palmer College Of Chiropractic offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. Palmer College Of Chiropractic students most commonly major in a field related to science and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. Students attending Palmer College Of Chiropractic come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2005, the school had 2,171 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at Palmer College Of Chiropractic.
Many students are part-timers.
More complete details are provided below.
Palmer College Of Chiropractic
1000 Brady St
Davenport, IA 52803-5287
General Phone: (563) 884-5000
Admissions Phone: (563) 884-5656
Financial Aid Phone: (563) 884-5740
http://www.palmer.edu
Palmer College Of Chiropractic awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 478 | chiropractic |
| Science | 90 | biological and physical sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 23 | allied health and medical assisting |
Number of programs and degrees for Palmer College Of Chiropractic in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 478 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 90 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Palmer College Of Chiropractic had a total enrollment of 2,171 students (2,158 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 23% |
| Women | 77% |
| Full-Time | 84% |
| Part-Time | 16% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 8% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| First Professional | 92% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 35% |
| 25-29 | 40% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 44% |
| Illinois | 11% |
| New York | 11% |
| Kentucky | 6% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 6% |
| Wyoming | 6% |
| North Carolina | 6% |
| West Virginia | 6% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 87 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Davenport, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 44 | 31 | 70% | 31 | 100% |
| Men | 8 | 7 | 88% | 7 | 100% |
| Women | 36 | 24 | 67% | 24 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (563) 884-5656
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,940 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,940 |
| Books and supplies | $ 951 |
Financial Aid:
Palmer College Of Chiropractic participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1230000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (563) 884-5740
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 88 | 38 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 14 | $72,679 | 4 | $71,514 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 20 | $60,987 | 7 | $55,818 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 18 | $48,317 | 8 | $45,396 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $38,997 | 5 | $38,126 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 57 | $57,929 | 24 | $51,274 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Palmer College Of Chiropractic Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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