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Palmer College of Chiropractic was established by Daniel David Palmer in 1897. It is considered as the first schools of chiropractic in the world. It is a non-profit organization and is located in Davenport, Iowa. The main campus consists of more than 12 buildings which are spread across an area of 8 acres. The college has satellite campuses in San Jose, California, opened in 1980; and Port Orange campus opened in 2002. It offers awards degrees at the associate's, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level. The college also has programs of continuing education.
Palmer College of Chiropractic's athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. They compete in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, (NAIA). They participate in sports including rugby, hockey, and golf. The college also organizes several intramural sports.
The main campus of Palmer College Of Chiropractic is in Davenport, IA (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.
In 2007, Palmer College Of Chiropractic had 2,184 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.
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
http://www.palmer.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 559 | chiropractic |
| Science | 70 | biological and physical sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 18 | allied health and medical assisting |
Number of programs and degrees for Palmer College Of Chiropractic in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 559 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 62 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 16 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
In 2007, Palmer College Of Chiropractic had a total enrollment of 2,184 students (2,173 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 71% |
| Part-Time | 29% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 5% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| First Professional | 94% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 38% |
| 25-29 | 39% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 38% |
| Michigan | 13% |
| Illinois | 13% |
| Alaska | 13% |
| Utah | 13% |
| Ohio | 13% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Davenport, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 41 | 32 | 78% | 28 | 88% |
| Men | 21 | 16 | 76% | 16 | 100% |
| Women | 20 | 16 | 80% | 12 | 75% |
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) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,480 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,480 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,053 |
Financial Aid:
Palmer College Of Chiropractic participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1230000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 96 | 43 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 20 | $86,874 | 3 | $85,319 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 18 | $67,261 | 5 | $67,589 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 15 | $54,627 | 12 | $54,117 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $45,590 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 54 | $70,681 | 25 | $58,851 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Palmer College Of Chiropractic Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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