NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY

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Northwestern Health Sciences University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Bloomington, MN). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

2501 W 84th St
Bloomington, MN 55431
Main Phone: (612) 888-4777
Web Site: www.nwhealth.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 794 (full-time equivalent) students. 91.3% of students attend full-time, while 8.7% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 2 male students and 21 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 8.7% of the student body, while females made up 91.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1)%, Hispanic (1)%, Asian (2)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 86.7% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Certificate, 1-2 years
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Health Care

Life Sciences

Specialized Life Sciences

Personal Services

Cosmetology

School Accreditation

Northwestern Health Sciences University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Northwestern Health Sciences University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Schools (NCACOS). The school is state accredited.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 9,566
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 14,145
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 9,566

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Years of college-level work prior to admission are recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
Standardized test scores are neither required nor recommended.
A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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