Quick Facts - College of Chiropractic

Degrees

• Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.)
• Bachelor of Science in Human Biology degree completion (B.S.)

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education

Student achievement

• Consistently score higher than national average on board exams

Faculty

• Close to 100% have terminal degrees (DC, PhD, MD, ND, etc.) in their field
• Clinical specialties include pathology, radiology, pediatrics and sports injuries
• Members of national test writing committees and editors of peer reviewed journals

Student-faculty ratio

• 16:1

Enrollment (Winter 2013)

• 572

Enrollment dates

• January
• September

Program length

• 10 trimesters, 3½ years

Clinical opportunities

• Intern at our University-operated teaching clinics
• Train in private practices and outreach clinics

History

• Founded in 1941 as the Northwestern College of Chiropractic by Dr. John B. Wolfe, DC
• In 1986, created chiropractic radiology consulting service
• In mid-1980’s, developed first community-based internship program in all of chiropractic education
• In 2000, secured first federal grants for research in low back and neck pain

Alumni

• Practicing in solo practice, group practice, rehabilitation facilities and sports organizations
• College of Chiropractic Alumni Association for networking and professional development

Annual continuing education

• Chiropractic Homecoming 
• 266 programs (on average) offered yearly

Student life and support

• 16 student clubs with a chiropractic focus
• 22 general interest student organizations, teams and clubs
• Peer tutoring, academic counseling, disability services
• Health care at campus clinics
• Campus social activities year-round