National University of Health Sciences

https://www.nuhs.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,454

4% growth from 2020

2019 Student Loan

0.541%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

466

90.3% Full-Time

About

National University of Health Sciences is a higher education institution located in DuPage County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at National University of Health Sciences were Chiropractic (87 degrees awarded) and Naturopathic Medicine (35 degrees).

In 2021, 167 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National University of Health Sciences. 50.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (106 degrees), 5.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National University of Health Sciences is $20,454, which is $5,954 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at National University of Health Sciences is $20,454, which is $5,954 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

In 2021, 33% of undergraduate students attending National University of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,454

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at National University of Health Sciences was $20,454. The cost of tuition at National University of Health Sciences is $5,954 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of National University of Health Sciences (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of National University of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

33% of undergraduate students at National University of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 62.5% with respect to 2020, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National University of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.541%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at National University of Health Sciences was 0.541%, which represents 1 out of the 185 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

National University of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 466 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at National University of Health Sciences is 421 students and the part-time enrollment is 45. This means that 90.3% of students enrolled at National University of Health Sciences are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National University of Health Sciences, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.6% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 9.23% Hispanic or Latino, 5.58% Asian, 2.15% Two or More Races, 0.644% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.215% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at National University of Health Sciences in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.3%), followed by White Male (23.5%) and Black or African American Female (17.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.6%), followed by White Male (30.7%) and Black or African American Female (7.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National University of Health Sciences in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 466 students. The full-time enrollment at National University of Health Sciences is 421 and the part-time enrollment is 45. This means that 90.3% of students enrolled at National University of Health Sciences are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at National University of Health Sciences (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
301 enrolled students
Black or African American
52 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
43 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National University of Health Sciences is 64.6% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 9.23% Hispanic or Latino, 5.58% Asian, 2.15% Two or More Races, 0.644% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.215% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 18 students (3.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1 more women than men received degrees from National University of Health Sciences. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National University of Health Sciences is white (106 degrees awarded). There were 5.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at National University of Health Sciences is Chiropractic (87 degrees awarded), followed by Naturopathic Medicine (35 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at National University of Health Sciences, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (159 degrees awarded) and Biology (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National University of Health Sciences are Registered nurses (1,397,479 people), Physicians (482,880 people), Pharmacists (183,682 people), Medical & health services managers (183,391 people), and Postsecondary teachers (157,414 people).

The most specialized majors at National University of Health Sciences in 2021 are Health (159 degrees awarded) and Biology (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National University of Health Sciences are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Dentists, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at National University of Health Sciences are Health (159 degrees awarded) and Biology (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National University of Health Sciences are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,863,149 people), Offices of physicians (367,687 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (359,467 people), Elementary & secondary schools (342,070 people), and Outpatient care centers (290,558 people).

The most specialized majors at National University of Health Sciences are Health (159 degrees awarded) and Biology (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by National University of Health Sciences.

Most Common (2021)

Chiropractic
87 degree-majors awarded
Naturopathic Medicine
35 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common professional doctorate concentration at National University of Health Sciences was Chiropractic with 87 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from professional doctorate programs at National University of Health Sciences according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 83 degrees were awarded to men at National University of Health Sciences, which is 0.988 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (84).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at National University of Health Sciences by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 55 degrees were awarded to men at National University of Health Sciences in Chiropractic, which is 1.72 times more than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 32 degrees were awarded to men at National University of Health Sciences in Chiropractic, which is 0.582 times less than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
106 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National University of Health Sciences is white (106 degrees awarded). There were 5.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

2.99% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
57 degrees awarded
White Female
49 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National University of Health Sciences is white male (57 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (49 degrees).

Operations

National University of Health Sciences has an endowment valued at nearly $9.58M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.55M (47.5%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, National University of Health Sciences had a total salary expenditure of 20.8M. National University of Health Sciences employs 17 Assistant professors, 13 Instructors and 10 Professors. Most academics at National University of Health Sciences are Male Assistant professor (9), Male Instructor (8), and Female Assistant professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University of Health Sciences are: Management, with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 16 employees, and Service with 10 employees.

Endowment

$9.58M

2021 Endowment

20.8%

growth from 2020

National University of Health Sciences has an endowment valued at about $9.58M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of National University of Health Sciences grew 20.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.02M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at National University of Health Sciences (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.2M

2021 Salaries

7.88%

decline from 2020

In 2021, National University of Health Sciences paid a median of $10.2M in salaries, which represents 48.8% of their overall expenditure ($20.8M) and a 7.88% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.22M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, National University of Health Sciences paid a total of $3.22M to 50 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at National University of Health Sciences were Assistant professor with 17 employees, Instructor with 13 employees, and Professor with 10 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University of Health Sciences were Management with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees, and Service with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National University of Health Sciences was Male Assistant professor with 9 employees, Male Instructor with 8 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at National University of Health Sciences.