National University of Health Sciences
National College of Chiropractic
Lombard, Illinois 60148-4583
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for biology — close-knit campus
National University of Health Sciences is a private suburban institution in Lombard, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 22 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
graduates earn a median of $58,723 a decade after enrollment.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History National University of Health Sciences was founded as the "National School of Chiropractic" by John Fitz Allen Howard in 1906 in Davenport, Iowa.
- •In 1908, the school moved to Chicago, because its founder desired a scientifically more rigorous academic culture.
- •After being chartered and incorporated by the State of Illinois, the college's first home was on Congress Street across from Presbyterian Hospital.
- •In 1920, the college's enrollment had grown to such an extent that it needed a larger facility, so it purchased a five-story building at 20 N.
- •In 1927, the college established its first clinic, the "Chicago General Health Service", which remained in operation until 2008.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
73.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$12,289
Programs (13)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Body
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Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
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Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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