National University of Natural Medicine

www.nunm.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,267

4.86% growth from 2021

2019 Default Rate

1.19%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

374

90.9% Full-Time

About

National University of Natural Medicine is a higher education institution located in Multnomah County, OR. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at National University of Natural Medicine were Clinical Nutritionist (47 degrees awarded), Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (15 degrees), and Clinical Research Coordinator (4 degrees).

In 2022, 133 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National University of Natural Medicine. 82.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (77 degrees), 5.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National University of Natural Medicine is $11,267, which is $−3,674 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at National University of Natural Medicine was 1.19%, corresponding to 2 out of the 168 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at National University of Natural Medicine is $11,267, which is $3,675 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2022, 76% of undergraduate students attending National University of Natural Medicine received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,267

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at National University of Natural Medicine was $11,267. The cost of tuition at National University of Natural Medicine is $−3,675 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of National University of Natural Medicine (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

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at National University of Natural Medicine received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 15.2% with respect to 2021, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National University of Natural Medicine (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.

1.19%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at National University of Natural Medicine was 1.19%, which represents 2 out of the 168 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 Natural Medicine had a total enrollment of 374 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at National University of Natural Medicine is 340 students and the part-time enrollment is 34. This means that 90.9% of students enrolled at National University of Natural Medicine are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National University of Natural Medicine, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54% White, 7.75% Hispanic or Latino, 5.88% Two or More Races, 5.61% Asian, 5.08% Black or African American, 0.535% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.267% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at National University of Natural Medicine in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.7%) and White Male (16.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.7%), followed by White Male (7.62%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.32%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National University of Natural Medicine in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 374 students. The full-time enrollment at National University of Natural Medicine is 340 and the part-time enrollment is 34. This means that 90.9% of students enrolled at National University of Natural Medicine are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
202 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
29 enrolled students
Two or More Races
22 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National University of Natural Medicine is 54% White, 7.75% Hispanic or Latino, 5.88% Two or More Races, 5.61% Asian, 5.08% Black or African American, 0.535% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.267% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% 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, 72 students (19.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 87 more women than men received degrees from National University of Natural Medicine. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National University of Natural Medicine is white (77 degrees awarded). There were 5.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at National University of Natural Medicine is Clinical Nutritionist (47 degrees awarded), followed by Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (15 degrees) and Clinical Research Coordinator (4 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at National University of Natural Medicine, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (132 degrees awarded) and Public Administration and Social Service (1 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 Natural Medicine are Registered nurses (1,404,633 people), Social workers, all other (174,929 people), Medical & health services managers (164,994 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (141,777 people), and Pharmacists (134,847 people).

The most specialized majors at National University of Natural Medicine in 2022 are Health (132 degrees awarded) and Public Administration and Social Service (1 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Natural Medicine are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at National University of Natural Medicine are Health (132 degrees awarded) and Public Administration and Social Service (1 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Natural Medicine are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,533,037 people), Elementary & secondary schools (288,279 people), Outpatient care centers (284,320 people), Offices of physicians (208,746 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (158,936 people).

The most specialized majors at National University of Natural Medicine are Health (132 degrees awarded) and Public Administration and Social Service (1 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Natural Medicine.

Most Common (2022)

Clinical Nutritionist
47 degrees awarded
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
15 degrees awarded
Clinical Research Coordinator
4 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at National University of Natural Medicine was Clinical Nutritionist with 47 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at National University of Natural Medicine according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

110

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 23 degrees were awarded to men at National University of Natural Medicine, which is 0.209 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (110).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 8 degrees were awarded to men at National University of Natural Medicine in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, which is 0.444 times less than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 44 degrees were awarded to men at National University of Natural Medicine in Clinical Nutritionist, which is 14.7 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
77 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National University of Natural Medicine is white (77 degrees awarded). There were 5.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

14.3% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
63 degrees awarded
White Male
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National University of Natural Medicine is white female (63 degrees awarded). There were 4.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (14 degrees).

Operations

National University of Natural Medicine has an endowment valued at nearly $1.44M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −79.6k (−5.52%) compared to the 0.21% average return (24.5k on 11.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2022, National University of Natural Medicine had a total salary expenditure of 16.5M. National University of Natural Medicine employs 11 Associate professors, 5 Assistant professors and 4 Professors. Most academics at National University of Natural Medicine are Female Associate professor (6), Male Associate professor (5), and Female Professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University of Natural Medicine are: Management, with 30 employees, Healthcare Practioners and Technical, with 17 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees.

Endowment

$1.44M

2022 Endowment

0.034%

growth from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at National University of Natural Medicine (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

$9.42M

2022 Salaries

2.81%

decline from 2021

In 2022, National University of Natural Medicine paid a median of $9.42M in salaries, which represents 57.1% of their overall expenditure ($16.5M) and a 2.81% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.1% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 10.3% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.03M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, National University of Natural Medicine paid a total of $2.03M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at National University of Natural Medicine were Associate professor with 11 employees, Assistant professor with 5 employees, and Professor with 4 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National University of Natural Medicine were Management with 30 employees, Healthcare Practioners and Technical with 17 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National University of Natural Medicine was Female Associate professor with 6 employees, Male Associate professor with 5 employees, and Female Professor with 3 employees.

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

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