Swedish Institute College Of Health Sciences

Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences, which is located in New York, New York, was founded by Captain Theodore Melander in 1916. The institute was initially named the Swedish Institute for Physiotherapy. In 1996, it started a 3-year Master's level Acupuncture Program. The Massage Therapy Program is the oldest in the country. Apart from its graduate and undergraduate programs, the college also offers Professional Continuing Education courses to students.

Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences houses the Lillian F. Phillips Library, which has a comprehensive collection of videos, books, and professional journals.

Students pursuing the Massage Therapy program can apply for scholarships such as the Jennifer A. Plumhoff Scholarship Fund, the Richard G. Gilbert Scholarship Fund, and the Patricia J. Eckardt Scholarship Fund. The institute also offers state and federal financial aid such as Parent Loans for the Undergraduate Students (PLUS), Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, and Subsidized Stafford Loans.

Highlights

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

• Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling and nutrition and exercise therapy.
• High female/male ratio.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Library on-campus
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 561 in 2007-2008 (829 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 86% of enrolled students and graduate students are 14%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Swedish Institute College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.