Adopted by the Board of Trustees on April 6, 2002
Mission Statement
The mission of Northwestern Health Sciences University is to advance and promote natural approaches to health through education, research, clinical services and community involvement.
Vision Statement
Our collective vision is to develop an environment that fosters exemplary, innovative and ethically based educational programs in natural health care. We will also support clinical research, provide leadership for the development of collaborative and integrated health care models, prepare students for successful careers, provide lifelong learning opportunities, and be of service to our community. Through assessment of the academic achievement of our learners and the effectiveness of our research and service programs, we will demonstrate our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Northwestern Health Sciences University is a natural health care university located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis, Minn., and the fifth-largest city in Minnesota. The university has educational programs in chiropractic, Oriental medicine, acupuncture, therapeutic massage, human biology, and integrative health and wellness. The university was founded in 1941 by John B. Wolfe, DC.1
Previously Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Northwestern Health Sciences University has been an international leader in natural health care education, patient care, and research for more than 65 years.2 Since 1991, Northwestern’s Wolfe-Harris Center for Clinical Studies has become one of the largest natural health care research institutions in the world, garnering more than $7 million in federally funded studies.3 Additionally, Northwestern’s five public clinics form the largest natural health care system in Minnesota.4
Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private institution, receiving most of its funding through tuition, research grants, and contributions. It comprises three colleges and schools: Northwestern College of Chiropractic, the Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and the School of Massage Therapy. Each program has its own dean and administration and operates autonomously from the other programs. Additionally, the university has a certificate program for integrative health and wellness.5 Northwestern is accredited by the North Central Association.6
Founded in 1941, Northwestern College of Chiropractic (NWCC) offers a doctorate degree in chiropractic. The full-time day program consists of more than 4,300 credit hours over 10 trimesters. The University admits new chiropractic students in January and September of each calendar year. Classes are held Monday through Friday. Chiropractic students at Northwestern may also complete a bachelor of science degree in human biology while enrolled in the chiropractic program.7
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 9,792 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 610 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,700 | 20% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,700 | 40% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 6,624 | 20% | |
Any Aid: |
70% |
| 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: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Not Required |
