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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
National University of Natural Medicine is a private urban institution in Portland, Oregon. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 28 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
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News & Alerts
National University of Natural Medicine Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
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
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
41.7%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
- •85% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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History & Fun Facts
- •Members of the profession from Oregon, Washington and British Columbia planned the founding of the school and in May 1956, Charles Stone, W.
- •NCNM opened other satellite campus locations in Seattle and Kansas.
- •The first physical location owned by the college was the Market Street campus in southeast Portland.
- •Entrance to the building in April 2006, showing the college's pre-2006 name By 1995, the college began negotiations to purchase its current location in downtown Portland.
- •Classes were relocated to this campus in September 1996 and clinical education was housed in two clinics (Natural Health Center and the Pettygrove Clinic).
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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