Northwestern Health Sciences University Graduate Schools

Northwestern Health Sciences University (referred to as Northwestern Health Sciences) is a Private, 4 years school located in Bloomington, MN. Northwestern Health Sciences University is a historically black school. Northwestern Health Sciences University is a tribal college. It is classified as a Other health professions school school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Northwestern Health Sciences University is $12,093 in average. The school has 690 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,031 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Northwestern Health Sciences University (referred to as Northwestern Health Sciences) is a Private, 4 years school located in Bloomington, MN. Northwestern Health Sciences University is a historically black school. Northwestern Health Sciences University is a tribal college. It is classified as a Other health professions school school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1988 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Northwestern Health Sciences Directory Information
School NameNorthwestern Health Sciences University (Northwestern Health Sciences)
Address2501 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN 55431
Phone952-888-4777
Webhttps://www.nwhealth.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.nwhealth.edu/admissions/how-to-apply
Financial Infohttps://www.nwhealth.edu/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Northwestern Health Sciences University is $12,093 in average. The school has 690 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,031 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 16 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 1 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$12,093
Student Population690
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs16 graduate programs
(1 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio4 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Northwestern Health Sciences University is $12,093 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $424.
Northwestern Health Sciences University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Northwestern Health Sciences University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)1 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Northwestern Health Sciences University is $12,093. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 3.22% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$11,648$700
2019-2020$12,168$714
2020-2021$12,272$825
2021-2022$10,816$900
2022-2023$11,118$975
The graduate school tuition & fees of Northwestern Health Sciences is relatively inexpensive compared to private graduate schools in Minnesota. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,532 and the Minnesota graduate tuition is $15,941 (public) / $15,751 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Northwestern Health Sciences University$12,093
All Graduate Schools$16,006$19,532
Public$11,452$20,604
Private$19,609
Minnesota Graduate Schools$13,963$15,469
Public$12,241$15,941
Private$15,751
For academic year 2022-2023, the off-campus living costs are $24,294. Off-campus living costs are increased by 6.40% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$11,080$8,400
2019-2020$10,830$9,998
2020-2021$10,830$9,998
2021-2022$12,330$10,502
2022-2023$12,876$11,418
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $424 at Northwestern Health Sciences University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 1.92% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$416
2019-2020$416
2020-2021$416
2021-2022$416
2022-2023$424
Next table shows the tuition & fees for law school and/or medical schools at Northwestern Health Sciences University.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at Northwestern Health Sciences University
TuitionFees
Chiropractic$26,220$1,100

Graduate Programs at Northwestern Health Sciences

Northwestern Health Sciences University offers 7 graduate programs for Master's and Doctorate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 191 students have completed their study at Northwestern Health Sciences University.
Offered Degrees at Northwestern Health Sciences University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree4126
Doctor's degree - other30165
Total71191
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Northwestern Health Sciences University by award level.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program with 19 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Chiropractic program with 159 completers.
Northwestern Health Sciences University offers 7 programs through Master's and Doctorate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 191 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 26 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 165 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 26 completers-
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist3-
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine19-
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology4-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)0-
Total26
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 165 completers-
Chiropractic159$38,000
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine0-
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology6-
Total165

Graduate Student Population at Northwestern Health Sciences

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 739 students enrolled into Northwestern Health Sciences University graduate schools where it has total 1,031 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 689 full-time and 50 part-time graduate students. By gender, 335 male and 404 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total739335404
Full-time689328361
Part-tme50743
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 368 White (49.80%), 10 Black/African American (1.35%), 10 Hispanic (1.35%), 24 Asian (3.25%), and 327 students with other races. 80 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total739335404
American Indian/Native American330
Asian241113
Black/African American1073
Hispanic1037
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White368161207
Two More303
Un-Known241111130
Non-resident Alien803941
Northwestern Health Sciences University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 118 graduate students (15.97% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 607 graduate students (82.14% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total739
Enrolled Online Exclusively118
Enrolled Some Online Courses607
Not in Online Courses14
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Northwestern Health Sciences University. 324 students are aged 20 to 24 (43.84% of total students), 8 students are aged above 50 (1.08%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Northwestern Health Sciences University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total739335404
Age 20-2122616
Age 22-24302137165
Age 25-29284148136
Age 30-34803050
Age 35-391147
Age 40-4931625
Age 50-64835
Age Un-Known110

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