Southwest College Of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences

Location and Contact Information

2140 E Broadway Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
USA
Main Tel: 4810000000000
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Established in 1992, the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Heath Sciences is ideal for those who wish to pursue a career in naturopathic medicine. Located in Tempe, Arizona, this four-year college offers doctoral degrees in the art and science of naturopathic medicine. Following an overwhelming demand in naturopathy, the institute recently established a non-degree coursework program as well. In association with the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture, SCNM offers its students with the opportunity to earn a master’s degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine simultaneously.

The Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Heath Sciences is home to over 15 clubs and organizations, including the Student Government Association and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, among others. The college publishes three online newsletters, SCNM Now, The Insider and Alumni News.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.

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

SCNM 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 Southwest College Of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1American College of Traditional Chinese MedicineSan Francisco, CA322
2Five Branches UniversitySanta Cruz, CA289
3Florida College of Integrative MedicineOrlando, FL143
4Swedish Institute a College of Health SciencesNew York, NY578
5Colorado School of Traditional Chinese MedicineDenver, CO96
6American College of Acupuncture and Oriental MedHouston, TX127
7Yo San University of Traditional Chinese MedicineLos Angeles, CA139
8New England School of AcupunctureNewton, MA191
9Oregon College of Oriental MedicinePortland, OR296
10Academy of Chinese Culture and Health SciencesOakland, CA92

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Doctorate (Professional Practice)731

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  19

Students

Student enrollment was 331 in 2009-2010 (386 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Students under 25 years old represent 16% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

SCNM 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 (73 awarded)

  • Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy (ND)