Northwestern Health Sciences University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,040

10% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$29,794

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,032

71.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

100%

4 Graduates

About

Northwestern Health Sciences University is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Northwestern Health Sciences University were Chiropractic (140 degrees awarded) and Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (13 degrees).

In 2023, 275 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwestern Health Sciences University. 61.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (115 degrees), 23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwestern Health Sciences University is $11,040, which is $−4,124 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northwestern Health Sciences University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 277 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwestern Health Sciences University is $11,040, which is $4,124 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,794.

In 2023, 42% of undergraduate students attending Northwestern Health Sciences University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,040

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northwestern Health Sciences University was $11,040. The cost of tuition at Northwestern Health Sciences University is $−4,124 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwestern Health Sciences University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,794

2023 Value

9.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northwestern Health Sciences University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,794. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northwestern Health Sciences University grew by 9.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwestern Health Sciences University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,876

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwestern Health Sciences University was of $12,876 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.43% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwestern Health Sciences University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Northwestern Health Sciences University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 23.5% with respect to 2022, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwestern Health Sciences University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northwestern Health Sciences University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 277 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northwestern Health Sciences University had a total enrollment of 1,032 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northwestern Health Sciences University is 736 students and the part-time enrollment is 296. This means that 71.3% of students enrolled at Northwestern Health Sciences University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwestern Health Sciences University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.7% White, 6.1% Asian, 4.94% Black or African American, 4.07% Hispanic or Latino, 1.94% Two or More Races, 0.194% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0969% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwestern Health Sciences University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.9%), followed by White Male (14.7%) and Asian Female (8.98%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.3%), followed by White Male (19%) and Asian Male (1.93%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,032 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwestern Health Sciences University is 736 and the part-time enrollment is 296. This means that 71.3% of students enrolled at Northwestern Health Sciences University are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwestern Health Sciences University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
482 enrolled students
Asian
63 enrolled students
Black or African American
51 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwestern Health Sciences University is 46.7% White, 6.1% Asian, 4.94% Black or African American, 4.07% Hispanic or Latino, 1.94% Two or More Races, 0.194% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0969% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 286 students (27.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 65 more women than men received degrees from Northwestern Health Sciences University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwestern Health Sciences University is white (115 degrees awarded). There were 23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Northwestern Health Sciences University is Chiropractic (140 degrees awarded), followed by Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (13 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwestern Health Sciences University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (263 degrees awarded) and Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Health Sciences University are Registered nurses (1,480,123 people), Medical & health services managers (166,283 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (154,880 people), Pharmacists (140,373 people), and Physicians (140,143 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2023 are Health (263 degrees awarded) and Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Health Sciences University are Surgeons, Physicians, Financial examiners, Podiatrists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Northwestern Health Sciences University are Health (263 degrees awarded) and Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Health Sciences University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,563,979 people), Elementary & secondary schools (309,137 people), Outpatient care centers (261,061 people), Offices of physicians (223,607 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (169,250 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwestern Health Sciences University are Health (263 degrees awarded) and Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwestern Health Sciences University.

Most Common (2023)

Chiropractic
140 degrees awarded
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common professional doctorate concentration at Northwestern Health Sciences University was Chiropractic with 140 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from professional doctorate programs at Northwestern Health Sciences University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

105

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

170

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 105 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern Health Sciences University, which is 0.618 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (170).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwestern Health Sciences University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Chiropractic, which is 1.19 times more than the 64 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Chiropractic, which is 0.842 times less than the 76 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% of students graduating from Northwestern Health Sciences University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Northwestern Health Sciences University is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
115 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwestern Health Sciences University is white (115 degrees awarded). There were 23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

48% of degree recipients (132 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
71 degrees awarded
White Male
44 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwestern Health Sciences University is white female (71 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (44 degrees).

Operations

Northwestern Health Sciences University has an endowment valued at nearly $2.98M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 869k (29.2%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Northwestern Health Sciences University had a total salary expenditure of 32.9M. Northwestern Health Sciences University employs 18 Assistant professors, 18 Associate professors and 10 Professors. Most academics at Northwestern Health Sciences University are Female Assistant professor (12), Male Associate professor (11), and Female Instructor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwestern Health Sciences University are: Management, with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 21 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Endowment

$2.98M

2023 Endowment

3.97%

growth from 2022

Northwestern Health Sciences University has an endowment valued at about $2.98M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Northwestern Health Sciences University grew 3.97% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.46M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northwestern Health Sciences University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16.8M

2023 Salaries

0.181%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Northwestern Health Sciences University paid a median of $16.8M in salaries, which represents 51.1% of their overall expenditure ($32.9M) and a 0.181% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.44% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.28% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.01M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Northwestern Health Sciences University paid a total of $4.01M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwestern Health Sciences University were Assistant professor with 18 employees, Associate professor with 18 employees, and Professor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwestern Health Sciences University were Management with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwestern Health Sciences University was Female Assistant professor with 12 employees, Male Associate professor with 11 employees, and Female Instructor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northwestern Health Sciences University.

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