# Northwestern Health Sciences University

> Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private nonprofit university in Bloomington, MN, with 271 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $40,592 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 50%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $51,002.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/northwestern-health-sciences-university-1962
- Location: Bloomington, MN, United States
- Setting: Small city
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Health professions school
- Official website: https://www.nwhealth.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 174507
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $11,535 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,535 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $40,592 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 19.4% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 50% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $51,002 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 271 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Northwestern Health Sciences University tuition?

Tuition at Northwestern Health Sciences University is $11,535 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $40,592 a year.

### What is the average net price at Northwestern Health Sciences University?

The average net price at Northwestern Health Sciences University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $40,592 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Northwestern Health Sciences University?

50% of first-time, full-time students at Northwestern Health Sciences University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Northwestern Health Sciences University?

The closest matches are Mercy College of Health Sciences, Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/northwestern-health-sciences-university-1962. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.