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Northwestern Health Sciences University Healthcare Programs

Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bloomington, MN. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Northwestern Health Sciences University?

Contact information for Northwestern Health Sciences University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2501 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN 55431
Phone:	9528884777
Website:	www.nwhealth.edu/
Admissions:	www.nwhealth.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.nwhealth.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Northwestern Health Sciences University?

You can apply to Northwestern Health Sciences University online at: www.nwhealth.edu/admissions/how-to-apply

How Hard Is It To Get Into Northwestern Health Sciences University?

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Can I Afford Northwestern Health Sciences University?

The average net price after aid at Northwestern Health Sciences University is $29,794. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$11,040
In-State Fees	$975
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,040
Out-of-State Fees	$975
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$12,015
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$12,015

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 1% of students at Northwestern Health Sciences University receive some form of financial aid (4 students).

Nearly 37% of students at Northwestern Health Sciences University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,668 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $2,159.

Student Loan Debt

37% of Northwestern Health Sciences University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,577 per year.

Northwestern Health Sciences University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 758 students enrolled at Northwestern Health Sciences University. Northwestern Health Sciences University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 251 undergraduate students at Northwestern Health Sciences University, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwestern Health Sciences University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	25
Black or African American	38
Hispanic	22
White	102
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	10
Non-Resident	6

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Northwestern Health Sciences University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Minnesota	6

Additionally, approximately 2.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Northwestern Health Sciences University Graduate Student Diversity

666 of Northwestern Health Sciences University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Northwestern Health Sciences University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwestern Health Sciences University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	23
Black or African American	21
Hispanic	19
White	334
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	11
Non-Resident	78

Online Learning at Northwestern Health Sciences University

Northwestern Health Sciences University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

277 undergraduate students at Northwestern Health Sciences University took at least one online class — of those, 123 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 450 students took at least one online class and 87 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Northwestern Health Sciences University

The following healthcare degree programs are offered by Northwestern Health Sciences University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Chiropractic	—	—	—	166
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems	—	27	—	48
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	—	—	—	42
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	—	—	—	41
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services	—	15	—	15
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	4	—	—	11
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	—	—	—	6

Academic Programs at Northwestern Health Sciences University

Northwestern Health Sciences University offers 3 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Northwestern Health Sciences University maintains an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.