Palmer College of Chiropractic

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Location: Midwest
Setting: Large Town Setting
Type: Private
Size: Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
The first chiropractic school in the world in Davenport, Iowa
The first chiropractic school in the world in Davenport, Iowa
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Palmer College of Chiropractic
Palmer College of Chiropractic From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Palmer College of Chiropractic is a chiropractic school located in Davenport, Iowa. It was established in 1897 by Daniel David Palmer and is considered "The Fountainhead" as it was the first school of chiropractic in the world. For many years, Palmer College of Chiropractic was the world's largest chiropractic school. Most early chiropractic schools were founded by Palmer alumni.

The college opened satellite campuses in San Jose, California in 1980 and in Port Orange, Florida in 2002. The Palmer Chiropractic University System unites all three campuses together as a non-profit organization governed by a single Board of Trustees.

Palmer School of Chiropractic has a rich history, directly correlating to that of Chiropractic. While D.D. Palmer began the school, his son, also known as the developer of chiropractic, B.J. Palmer, greatly expanded the scope of the school and laid the foundation for the campus and profession that exists today.

The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and awards degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctoral level.

Davenport Campus

The main campus of Palmer College of Chiropractic is located at 1000 Brady Street in Davenport, Iowa. This is the original school founded by Daniel David Palmer in 1897.

The Davenport Campus is located on a bluff in the Mississippi Valley area overlooking the Mississippi River. It is only blocks away from the location of the first chiropractic adjustment performed by D.D. Palmer in 1895.

The campus includes the Palmer College of Chiropractic Academic Health Center (which houses the Davenport Clinic, the outpatient clinic for the college), the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, the Palmer Museum of Chiropractic History, the David D. Palmer Health Sciences Library, the Palmer Lyceum Auditorium, and others.

West Campus

Palmer College's West campus was opened in 1980 in San Jose, California, at 90 East Tasman Drive. It is located in California's Bay Area and is not far from San Francisco.

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 97
On Campus Housing: Unavailable
Full Time Students: 83%
Athletic Programs: Unavailable
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 5,940
Students Receiving Aid: 81%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 50
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 83%
Part-Time 17%
Men vs. Women
Women 78%
Men 22%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 88%
Other 5%
Asian 4%
Hispanic 2%
African-American 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 56%
In-State 44%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Iowa 44%
New York 11%
Illinois 11%
Michigan 5%
Kentucky 5%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 5,940    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 5,775    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 165    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 1,525 50%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,786 81%  
Any Aid:
  81%  

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Recommended

Degree Programs at Palmer College of Chiropractic

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Palmer College of Chiropractic

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