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Southwest College Of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, Arizona

Overview of Southwest College Of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences

SCNM can be found in Tempe, Arizona (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution.

Areas of Study

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 Selectivity

SCNM does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.

Student Body

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.

Contacting SCNM

Southwest College Of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences
2140 E Broadway Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
http://www.scnm.edu

SCNM Programs and Degrees (2005)

SCNM awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy59naturopathic medicine

Number of programs and degrees for SCNM in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree591

SCNM Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
First Professional100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White75%
Black8%
Hispanic4%
Asian6%
American Indian2%
Other Races3%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
20-210%
22-2411%
25-2942%
30-3416%
35-399%
40-4913%
50-648%
65+0%

SCNM Room and Board (2005)

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.

SCNM Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Financial Aid:
SCNM participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3107000)

SCNM Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year6$67,8691*
Associate professorcalendar year6$57,6452*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*3$39,532
Instructorcalendar year0*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year13$61,8878$45,497

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

SCNM Degree Programs (2005)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy (ND)

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SCNM Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets SCNM Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%SCNM % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%SCNM Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%SCNM Female % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%SCNM % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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