At Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest chiropractic college, you’ll find excellence in teaching and real-world chiropractic preparation. You’ll learn a wide variety of chiropractic techniques while you earn the prestigious Palmer degree. Most importantly, you’ll receive a great value for the cost of your education.
The Palmer Chiropractic – Davenport acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Natural Sciences and Chiropractic Studies. Graduating 67% of students, Palmer Chiropractic – Davenport alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,700.
#185BEST HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOOLS#11BEST HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOOLS IN THE PLAINS STATES REGION#3BEST HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOOLS IN IOWA
Palmer College of Chiropractic – Davenport has 3 top ranked majors.
The best ranking is for Health Professions students.
Some of the factors that go into the Best Health Professions Schools Ranking include major focus and popularity, as well as the salaries of graduates.
All rankings are listed in the table below:
| Ranking Name | Rank | Out Of | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools in Iowa | 3 | 42 | |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 | 253 | |
| Best Health Professions Schools | 185 | 2,462 |
There are several ways to qualify for admission to the D.C. program. Multiple factors are taken into consideration during the application-review process. Those factors include credits earned, transfer credits, classes taken, grade point average (GPA) and degree(s) earned.
Palmer College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Its D.C. program is professionally accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE).PREREQUISITE CALCULATOR>DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC PROGRAM
*Applicants with less than 24 semester credits in life and physical sciences and/or a cumulative GPA less than 2.75 for degreed students and 3.0 for non-degreed students may be considered under an alternative admissions track plan (AATP). This point of entry requires a more extensive review of the applicant’s enrollment factors by both academic and admissions personnel. Decisions for admission are made on a case-by-case basis.ALREADY HAVE AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE?
Palmer values a diverse, broadly educated student body, and that’s why we consider applicants from all undergraduate majors. Some of these majors include:
Health disciplines: pre-medicine and pre-dentistry, as well as exercise physiology, athletic training, kinesiology, physical therapy, biology, nursing, health science and chemistry.
Other disciplines: psychology, marketing, anthropology, management, communications, mathematics, sociology, business, criminal justice, history, liberal studies, engineering, education and religion.
Still need science prerequisites? Our main campus in Davenport, Iowa offers science prerequisite options. Contact your admissions representative for more details.WORKING ON YOUR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE NOW?
If you’re currently an undergraduate student and hope to join the Palmer family, we suggest course work that includes:
We suggest labs in:
Students lacking 24 semester science credits have an option to take prerequisites on the main campus in Davenport, Iowa. Contact your Admissions representative.
Save time and money. Check out our B.S. completion degree or our D.C. Degree Pathways 3+1 agreements and see how you can save one year of time and tuition dollars.HOW ADMISSIONS GUIDELINES ARE DETERMINED
The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) sets the above admissions guidelines. The CCE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education for the accreditation of programs and institutions offering the Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Palmer also is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (contact information).BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL SCIENCE – MAIN CAMPUS
At Palmer, you can complete your bachelor’s degree while working toward your Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in General Science completion degree complements the D.C. degree. Your B.S. degree coursework will help to build a solid foundation for your future as a chiropractor.
Admissions Requirements:
Degree Completion Requirements:
120 credit hours which includes:
Up to 15 credit hours may be granted from coursework in vocational/technical programs (transferable as freshman/sophomore level courses).
Up to 20 credit hours of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit may be granted (transferable as freshman/sophomore level courses).
Credit hours at-a-glance
These are the minimum hours you must take by category:
Other types of courses will be reviewed and considered for credit by the Undergraduate Program Oversight Committee.
You may gain provisional status to Palmer College of Chiropractic as soon as you’ve completed at least 60 semester units of overall coursework and have earned a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Palmer College of Chiropractic – Davenport has 3 top ranked majors.
The best ranking is for Health Professions students.
Some of the factors that go into the Best Health Professions Schools Ranking include major focus and popularity, as well as the salaries of graduates.
All rankings are listed in the table below:
| Ranking Name | Rank | Out Of | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools in Iowa | 3 | 42 | |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 | 253 | |
| Best Health Professions Schools | 185 | 2,462 |
Our refund policy can be found in the student handbook.
*Transcripts cover only courses taken at the Palmer College of Chiropractic campuses.
During each academic term, students are required to purchase textbooks that will be used throughout the academic program. Each student needs to purchase equipment that will serve the student doctor in the clinical portion of the academic program. The cost of books and equipment varies depending on term in school and where the book/supply is purchased from.
Palmer does not provide check-cashing services for students. Checks can be written for tuition, fees and bookstore purchases. A fee of $25 will be made for the first check returned by the bank for insufficient funds. If a second check is returned, it is possible that future payments must be made with currency or certified funds.
Overdue books from the Library are subject to a fine. Check with the Library staff on your campus to determine the fine.
Fines will be posted to the student’s account and a hold will be placed on registration/graduation until payment is made. Pay your outstanding fines at the Student Administrative Services Office.
Applications for the Bachelor of Science in General Science program can be submitted and accepted at any time. However, we recommended you apply a minimum of three (3) months prior to your desired term because your start date and financial aid eligibility may be affected by your submission date.
(Note: Your admittance is approved by the Undergraduate Program Oversight Committee.)
Note: Students are allowed one year after their D.C. graduation to complete all requirements.