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Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

PNWU

Yakima, Washington 98901

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Private suburban college in Yakima

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences is a private suburban institution in Yakima, Washington. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

Established
2005
Type
Private medical school

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (1)

Student Body

Undergrads

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History & Fun Facts

  • History The Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences opened in 2005, after planning and fundraising to open a new osteopathic medical school in Washington State.
  • In 2008, the first courses began, and the university's main building, Butler-Haney Hall, opened at a cost of $13 million.
  • In 2009, the university received a $400,000 federal grant to expand the College of Allied Health Sciences.
  • In 2012, the inaugural class of 69 students graduated, earning the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

118High

Estimated from WA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Seattlepop. 740K
112 mi(194 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
130 mi(225 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
588 mi(1019 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SEA Seattle-Tacoma105 mi
PDX Portland OR124 mi
BOI Boise294 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2413 mi · ~69h 43m drive
New York, NY2323 mi · ~67h 7m drive
Hartford, CT2354 mi · ~68h drive
Providence, RI2411 mi · ~69h 39m drive
Albany, NY2279 mi · ~65h 50m drive
Syracuse, NY2156 mi · ~62h 17m drive
Rochester, NY2085 mi · ~60h 14m drive
Buffalo, NY2033 mi · ~58h 44m drive
Philadelphia, PA2291 mi · ~66h 11m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2048 mi · ~59h 10m drive
Harrisburg, PA2200 mi · ~63h 33m drive
Newark, NJ2314 mi · ~66h 51m drive
Washington, DC2236 mi · ~64h 36m drive
Baltimore, MD2244 mi · ~64h 50m drive
Atlanta, GA2077 mi · ~60h drive
Charlotte, NC2185 mi · ~63h 7m drive
Raleigh, NC2269 mi · ~65h 33m drive
Miami, FL2626 mi · ~75h 52m drive
Orlando, FL2442 mi · ~70h 33m drive
Tampa, FL2421 mi · ~69h 56m drive
Nashville, TN1871 mi · ~54h 3m drive
New Orleans, LA1990 mi · ~57h 29m drive
Richmond, VA2263 mi · ~65h 23m drive
Chicago, IL1645 mi · ~47h 31m drive
Detroit, MI1850 mi · ~53h 27m drive
Minneapolis, MN1308 mi · ~37h 47m drive
St. Louis, MO1622 mi · ~46h 51m drive
Kansas City, MO1402 mi · ~40h 30m drive
Indianapolis, IN1776 mi · ~51h 18m drive
Columbus, OH1920 mi · ~55h 28m drive
Cleveland, OH1937 mi · ~55h 57m drive
Milwaukee, WI1602 mi · ~46h 17m drive
Dallas, TX1569 mi · ~45h 20m drive
Houston, TX1778 mi · ~51h 22m drive
Austin, TX1658 mi · ~47h 54m drive
San Antonio, TX1674 mi · ~48h 22m drive
Los Angeles, CA875 mi · ~25h 17m drive
San Francisco, CA618 mi · ~17h 51m drive
San Diego, CA975 mi · ~28h 10m drive
Seattle, WA112 mi · ~3h 14m drive
Portland, OR130 mi · ~3h 45m drive
Denver, CO910 mi · ~26h 17m drive
Phoenix, AZ1010 mi · ~29h 11m drive
Salt Lake City, UT588 mi · ~16h 59m drive
Honolulu, HI2724 mi · ~78h 42m drive
Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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