Palmer College Of Chiropractic-West Campus
Location and Contact Information
90 E Tasman DrSan Jose, CA 95134-1617
USA
Main Tel: (408) 944-6000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Palmer College of Chiropractic West is one of the campuses of the Palmer College Chiropractic, established in 1897 by Daniel David Palmer. The west campus, located in San Jose, California, was established in 1980 and offers doctoral degree in chiropractics. Online courses are also available.
The Palmer College of Chiropractic West offers a number of clubs and organizations to its students, including the Associated Student Government, Canada Club, the EPIC Business Club and the Palmer Academic Society, among others. The west campus is also home to the Student American Chiropractic Association Sports Council, founded in 1994. The council hosts seminars, workshops and on-field care. The institute offers financial aid to qualified students as well.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.
- High male/female ratio.
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
Palmer College Of Chiropractic-West Campus participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(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-West Campus:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic | Spartanburg, SC | 240 |
| 2 | South Baylo University | Anaheim, CA | 551 |
| 3 | Dongguk University Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 187 |
| 4 | Logan College of Chiropractic | Chesterfield, MO | 1,143 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | Reading, PA | 2,800 |
| 6 | University of Western States | Portland, OR | 449 |
| 7 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA | 19,471 |
| 8 | American Public University System | Charles Town, WV | 21,729 |
| 9 | Fort Lewis College | Durango, CO | 3,740 |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Stout | Menomonie, WI | 8,839 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 73 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 21 |
Students
Student enrollment was 285 in 2009-2010 (830 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 28% of the student body. About 4% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Palmer College Of Chiropractic-West Campus offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Chiropractic (DC)