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Northwestern Health Sciences University

Bloomington, MN·Private nonprofit·251 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. exceptional 100% graduation rate.

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Accept
251
Students
$29,794
Net Price
100%
Grad Rate
$49,700
Earnings
10 yr
$8,250
Debt

About This School

Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private nonprofit institution located in Bloomington, Minnesota with approximately 251 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $29,794 per year. The graduation rate is 100%, and the typical graduate earns $49,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is a private university focused on alternative health care and located in Bloomington, Minnesota. The university has educational programs in chiropractic, Traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, therapeutic massage, Allied health professions, and human biology. The university was founded in 1941 by John B. Wolfe, DC.

Worth considering if you're drawn to health sciences and want a focused, tight-knit program — the 100% graduation rate at a school of just 251 undergrads suggests strong student support and follow-through. The financial picture is genuinely reasonable: median debt of only $8,250 at graduation is well below average for private schools. The one honest caveat is that median earnings of $49,700 after 10 years are modest relative to the $29,794 annual net price, so make sure the specific career path you're targeting justifies the investment.

Founded
1941
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Health Professions86%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$12,015
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,015
Avg Net Price
$29,794
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants19%
Median debt at graduation$8,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
100%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$49,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$41,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$49,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.0x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White49%
Black8%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (251 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Northwestern Health Sciences University

2501 W 84th St

Bloomington, MN 55431

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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