About Chiropractic in Northwest Missouri State University
The biomedical science major emphasizing the chiropractic track is designed for students who want to enter the chiropractic field.
With more chiropractic schools requiring a bachelor’s degree, Northwest offers a unique program that provides students with foundational knowledge in biomedical sciences for three years. During the fourth year, students attend a chiropractic school, gain hands-on experiences, and return to Northwest to finish their bachelor’s degree. Northwest has articulation agreements with Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, and Logan University in Chesterfield, Mo.
Northwest faculty focus on teaching students human anatomy, the positioning and function of bones and muscles, and their relationships within the human body; human physiology, interrelationship between organs and organ systems, and the fundamentals of physical and life sciences.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have completed High School with a GPA of 3.0 (80%) or higher
English language requirements
- IELTS :5.5
- TOEFL IBT: 61
- PTE: 44
Northwest Missouri State University Highlights
| Type of University |
Public, Coed |
| Established Year |
1905 |
| Campus Setting |
Rural |
| Location |
Maryville, Missouri |
| Annual Endowment |
27.26 million USD |
| Percentage of International Students |
6% |
| Student-Faculty Ratio |
22:1 |
| Annual Acceptance Rate |
78% |
| Official website |
nwmissouri.edu |
Northwest Missouri State University Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate
| Item |
Cost |
| Tuition* |
12,527.48 |
| Fees |
3,829.00 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses(9 Months) |
9,022.00 |
| Health Insurance - approximate |
1,265.37 |
| Orientation and Student Service Fees |
300.00 |
| Estimated Undergraduate Cost |
USD 26,943.85 |
Graduate
| Item |
Cost |
| Tuition* |
5,940.00 |
| Fees |
2,667.60 |
| Living Expenses (9 months) |
5,400.00 |
| Health Insurance - approximate |
1,266.00 |
| Orientation and Student Service Fees |
225.00 |
| Estimated Graduate Cost |
USD 15,498.60 |
*Tuition fees are based on academic program irrespective of in-state or out-of-state residency
