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SCNM can be found in Tempe, Arizona (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution.
SCNM has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at the school are in nutrition and exercise therapy.
SCNM does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
In 2005, 343 students were enrolled in the school. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at SCNM. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To prepare students to become naturopathic physicians educated and trained in the principles and practice of naturopathic medicine. To serve the public by providing quality education, research and natural medical care in the science and art of health promotion, disease management and prevention based upon these principles."
More complete details are provided below.
Southwest College Of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences
2140 E Broadway Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
http://www.scnm.edu
SCNM awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 59 | naturopathic medicine |
Number of programs and degrees for SCNM in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 59 | 1 |
In 2005, SCNM had a total enrollment of 343 students (338 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| First Professional | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 42% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tempe, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
SCNM participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3107000)
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 | 6 | $67,869 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $57,645 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $39,532 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $61,887 | 8 | $45,497 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SCNM 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% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus library
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