Palmer College Of Chiropractic - West is found in San Jose, California. San Jose is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution.
Palmer College Of Chiropractic - West has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The school is known for its programs in nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to Palmer College Of Chiropractic - West is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 339 in 2005 at Palmer College Of Chiropractic - West.
More complete details are provided below.
Palmer College Of Chiropractic - West
90 E Tasman Dr
San Jose, CA 95134-1617
General Phone: (408) 944-6000
Admissions Phone: (408) 944-6024
Financial Aid Phone: (408) 944-6027
http://www.palmer.edu
Palmer College Of Chiropractic - West awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 119 | chiropractic |
Number of programs and degrees for Palmer College Of Chiropractic - West in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 119 | 1 |
In 2005, Palmer College Of Chiropractic - West had a total enrollment of 339 students (325 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| First Professional | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 22% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 47% |
| 30-34 | 20% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Jose, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (408) 944-6024
Financial Aid:
Palmer College Of Chiropractic - West participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2184900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (408) 944-6027
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 5 |
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 | 8 | $55,225 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $53,653 | 3 | $46,914 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $40,790 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $50,285 | 5 | $49,331 |
*: 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 - West Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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