Palmer College Of Chiropractic
Location and Contact Information
1000 Brady StDavenport, IA 52803-5287
USA
Main Tel: (563) 884-5000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first school of chiropractic in the world, is located in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was established in 1897 by Daniel David Palmer. It also operates satellite campuses in Port Orange, Florida, and San Jose, California.
Palmer College of Chiropractic offers five-year Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs to its students. In addition, it offers bachelor degrees and master degrees in the field of science, and associate degrees in chiropractic technology.
Students of Palmer College of Chiropractic participate in various recreational activities. They are members of clubs and organizations such as the International Chiropractors Association Auxiliary, Palmer Student Alumni Foundation, Student American Black Chiropractic Association, Student American Chiropractic Association, and Student American Chiropractic Association.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy and science.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High male/female ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,230 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,203 |
Financial Aid
Palmer College Of Chiropractic participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 60% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 60% | $3,300 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 60% | $3,300 |
| Pell Grant | 60% | $2,300 |
| Other Federal Grant | 60% | $1,000 |
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 60% | $6,383 |
| Federal Loan | 60% | $4,750 |
| Other Loan | 60% | $1,633 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Palmer College Of Chiropractic:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Baylo University | Anaheim, CA | 551 |
| 2 | American Public University System | Charles Town, WV | 21,729 |
| 3 | Dongguk University Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 187 |
| 4 | Columbus State Community College | Columbus, OH | 24,482 |
| 5 | Johnson & Wales University | Providence, RI | 10,488 |
| 6 | San Diego State University | San Diego, CA | 34,889 |
| 7 | Stark State College of Technology | North Canton, OH | 9,252 |
| 8 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | 2,436 |
| 9 | San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | 32,746 |
| 10 | University of North Texas | Denton, TX | 34,830 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 540 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 91 | 1 |
| Associate | 11 | 1 |
| Master | 6 | 1 |
| < 1 year certificate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 131 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,167 in 2009-2010 (5,834 full-time equivalent).
About 33% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 67% of the class.
Undergrads are 10% of enrolled students and graduate students are 90%.
Students under 25 years old represent 36% of the student body. About 3% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 100% Women 100% All 100%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Palmer College Of Chiropractic 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)
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Chiropractic (DC)
SCIENCE
- Biological and Physical Sciences