National College Of Natural Medicine

Location and Contact Information

049 SW Porter Street
Portland, OR 97201-4848
USA
Main Tel: (503) 552-1555
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

National College of Natural Medicine, also known as NCNM, was formerly known as National College of Naturopathic Medicine, and is located in Portland, Oregon. It was established in 1956. The college was renamed as ‘National College of Natural Medicine’ in 2006. The institute offers master’s and doctorate level degrees in medicine related areas of study. The institute has two schools within it including the following:

  • School of Classical Chinese Medicine
  • School of Naturopathic Medicine

National College of Natural Medicine has several active on-campus student organizations such as Student Government Association, Natural Doctors International, Medical Spanish Club, and Naturopathic Medical Students Association. The college offers financial assistance to the students in the form of student loans and scholarships.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.

School characteristics:

  • The school is private, not-for-profit.
  • Academic calender: Quarter.
  • Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.

Features of note:

  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

National College Of Natural Medicine participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Doctorate (Professional Practice)741
Master171

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  28

Students

Student enrollment was 71 in 2009-2010 (498 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Students under 25 years old represent 10% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

National College Of Natural Medicine offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (91 awarded)

  • Acupuncture
  • Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy (ND)