New York Chiropractic College

Founded in 1919, in New York City by Dr. Frank Dean as Columbia Institute of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College is one the 17 Chiropractic Colleges in the United States. Also known as NYCC, the campus is spread across an area of 286 acres. New York Chiropractic College's recent enrollments have been approximately 800 students. The college offers programs in clinical nutrition, diagnostic imaging, anatomy and acupuncture and oriental medicine. It confers the master’ of science degrees as well as doctor’s of chiropractic degrees in all the programs. There are also dual degree opportunities. There are two main schools within NYCC including:

• School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
• School of Applies Clinical Nutrition

The students at New York Chiropractic College are involved in a lot of clubs and organizations including the Activator Club, Canadian Chiropractic Association, Garden Club, Journal Club, Student Government Association and Sports Club.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy and science.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High male/female ratio.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 860 in 2007-2008 (164 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 18% of enrolled students and graduate students are 82%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: New York Chiropractic College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

New York Chiropractic College provides on-campus housing for 243 of its 164 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).