Northwestern Health Sciences University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Trimester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	4 to 1
On-time graduation rate	100%

Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

One of the notable aspects of Northwestern Health Sciences University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Northwestern Health Sciences University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 4-to-1, Northwestern Health Sciences University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,700

Cost of attendance at Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

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Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,700

Cost of attendance at Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Northwestern Health Sciences University received on average $2,860 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,860

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	4	40%	$4,763	$19,052
Other Federal Grant	4	40%	$4,763	$19,052
State Grant/Scholarships	2	20%	$1,218	$2,435
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	8	80%	$531	$4,250
Total Grant & Scholarships	9	90%	$2,860	$25,737

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwestern Health Sciences University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northwestern Health Sciences University students is 100.0%.

100.0%

Service Offerings

Northwestern Health Sciences University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northwestern Health Sciences University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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