Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davenport, IA1000 Brady St, Davenport, IA 52803-5287
563-884-5000
Palmer College of Chiropractic is the founding college of the chiropractic profession, and is located in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was founded in 1897 by Daniel David Palmer, the developer of chiropractic. It is the largest chiropractic college in the world, and offers Doctor of Chiropractic degrees as its primary educational program. The college also offers a number of undergraduate and graduate degrees.
The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It is also accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, and its Doctor of Chiropractic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education.
The college enrolls approximately 2,500 students, and has a faculty of over 400. The college is divided into four schools: the School of Chiropractic, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Professional Studies, and the Graduate School.
The Doctor of Chiropractic program at Palmer College of Chiropractic is a four-year program that consists of two years of basic sciences, followed by two years of clinical sciences. The program is designed to prepare students for licensure as chiropractors.
The college also offers a number of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, a Master of Science in Human Nutrition, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Chiropractic Sciences.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 2178
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.palmer.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.palmer.edu/FinancialAid/