Fast Facts

Fast Facts on National University of Health Science

The University

Founded:

1906

Accreditation:

Higher Learning Commission

Institutional Status:

Private, Not-for-Profit

President:

Joseph P.D. Stiefel

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Locations

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Illinois Lombard, IL
(20 mi. west of Chicago)

Graduate, undergraduate, & certificate programs

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Florida Seminole, FL
(20 mi. southwest of Tampa)

Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine program only

Academics

Graduate Programs Length of Study
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine 10 Trimesters
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine 10 Trimesters
Doctor of Acupuncture 8 Trimesters
Doctor of Acupuncture Completion 3 Trimesters
Master of Acupuncture 6 Trimesters
Master of Acupuncture with Herbal Medicine Specialization 8 Trimesters
Master of Science in Medical Science 3 Semesters
Undergraduate & Certificate Programs Length of Study
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences 4 Trimesters
Postprofessional Programs Length of Study
Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice 2 Years
Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging 3 Years
Residency Programs Length of Study
Clinical Research 3 Years
Diagnostic Imaging 3 Years
Family Practice 3 Years

Continuing Education

Weekend courses on chiropractic, naturopathic, acupuncture, massage therapy, and physical therapy topics are offered at both Illinois and Florida campuses, at select sites across the U.S. and Canada, and online.

Student Profile

(2023-2024)

Key Value
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 6 to 1
Men / Women: 40% / 60%
Average Age: 27
Caucasian: 63.1%
African American: 12.2%
Asian: 6.2%
Hispanic: 8.4%
Other: 6.0%
Prefer not to disclose: 4.0%

Student Life

On-Campus Housing :
(Lombard only)

4 residence halls125 total apartments

Students Living on Campus:

16%

Student Clubs :

36 active clubs

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Cost & Financial Aid

(2023-2024)

Program Tuition / Cost Total Hours
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
 $606 per credit hour 248 credit hours
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
 $606 per credit hour 251 credit hours
Doctor of Acupuncture
 $606 per credit hour 134 credit hours
Doctor of Acupuncture Completion
 $606 per credit hour 27 credit hours
Master of Acupuncture
 $545 per credit hour 107 credit hours
Master of Acupuncture with a specialization in Herbal Medicine
 $545 per credit hour 149 credit hours
Master of Science in Medical Science
 $539 per credit hour 42 credit hours
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
 $461 per credit hour 64 credit hours
Key Value
Students Receiving Some Form of Financial Aid: 90%
Three-Year Cohort Loan Default Rate: 0.5%

Note: Tuition subject to change. Review Bulletin .

Clinics and Clinical Rotations

NUHS Whole Health Centers

Various hospital rotations, including:

3 clinicians walking outside NUHS Whole Health Center Lombard

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