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Logan University

#873 in US ranking Chesterfield, MO
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$34,144
Tuition & fees
$10,900
Avg. aid
$5,513
Receiving aid
89%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
64%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
22%
Median salary
$42,293
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Logan University?

Logan University holds institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. Its Doctor of Chiropractic program also has specialized accreditation from the Council on Chiropractic Education.

These are different forms of review. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as an institution; programmatic accreditation evaluates a particular professional program against standards for that field. Accreditation is relevant to federal student-aid eligibility and can matter in professional licensure, but it does not automatically make every course transferable or authorize practice in every state.

Prospective chiropractic students should check the current Council on Chiropractic Education status of the specific program and the licensing rules of the state where they hope to work. Transfer applicants should likewise obtain a course-by-course evaluation from Logan rather than assuming accreditation alone determines which credits will count toward their degree.

What are the admission requirements at Logan University?

Logan University does not use open admission. Requirements depend substantially on whether a student is applying for undergraduate study, a graduate program, or the Doctor of Chiropractic program.

Applicants should expect to submit the application for their intended program and academic records documenting prior education. An undergraduate applicant's high school completion or equivalent credential is relevant, while graduate and professional applicants must satisfy their program's postsecondary coursework and degree prerequisites. International applicants may also need to document English-language proficiency; the university's reported admissions criteria identify TOEFL as required where applicable.

For first-time undergraduate admission, reported criteria do not require SAT or ACT scores, class rank, recommendations, or a formal demonstration of competencies. High school GPA and completion of college-preparatory coursework may be considered without being mandatory on their own. These general criteria should not be mistaken for the Doctor of Chiropractic program's prerequisite and academic standards.

The latest reported first-time undergraduate admissions group was very small: nine of 14 applicants were admitted, an acceptance rate of about 64%. That figure describes one undergraduate applicant group, not a student's probability of admission to a particular graduate or professional program. Applicants should use the current requirements and deadlines for their chosen credential.

What are the application fees and waivers at Logan University?

Logan University's reported undergraduate application fee is $25. An applicant should confirm the amount shown in the application for their specific program before submitting it, because undergraduate, graduate, and professional application processes may differ.

The application fee is a charge for applying, not a tuition payment or enrollment deposit. Applicants who need a waiver should ask the admissions office whether their application type qualifies and how approval must be obtained before payment. They should not assume that an unaffordable fee will be waived automatically or that a waiver can be applied after an application is submitted.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Logan University?

Prospective students should not assume that Logan University operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on its Chesterfield campus. ROTC participation through another college would require a confirmed cross-enrollment arrangement and a schedule compatible with Logan coursework.

Students interested in an officer-commissioning path should ask both Logan and the appropriate ROTC host program whether Logan students are currently eligible to participate. ROTC scholarships have separate selection rules, and accepting one can carry a military service obligation; neither admission to Logan nor participation in a nearby college's activities establishes scholarship eligibility.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Logan University?

Logan University generally accepts transfer credit from accredited institutions, but admission as a transfer student and acceptance of individual courses are separate decisions. A student should obtain an official evaluation showing how completed work applies to the intended degree.

Transfer applicants should be prepared to provide transcripts from every college attended. Coursework may be assessed for its subject matter, credit value, grade, and fit with current program requirements. Reported credit options include Advanced Placement, CLEP subject examinations, and DSST/DANTES examinations; the amount of credit awarded and its use toward a specific requirement depend on Logan's applicable policies.

Reported entry options include fall, spring, and summer terms. Students planning to enter the Doctor of Chiropractic program should pay particular attention to science prerequisites and course sequencing. Before giving notice at a current college, a transfer applicant can request a written evaluation that identifies accepted credits, remaining requirements, and the likely number of terms needed to finish.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Logan University?

Students seeking international study at Logan University should verify opportunities by program rather than assume that a conventional semester-abroad option fits every degree. This is particularly important for programs with prescribed laboratory, clinical, or professional-course sequences.

For any proposed overseas course, clinical experience, service activity, or third-party program, students should establish in advance whether Logan approves participation, awards academic credit, and permits the experience to satisfy a degree requirement. They should also check how travel costs, insurance, and financial aid would be handled. An international experience is not automatically interchangeable with required supervised clinical education.

Logan University Admissions Factors

Acceptance rate
64%

Acceptance rate vs. median

This school
64%
Missouri
77%
US
78%

78% of admitted students enrolled (7 of 9)

Logan University Admissions

Applicants
Total: 14
Admission
Total: 9
Enrolled
Total: 7
Women
Men

How to Apply to Logan University

Application fee

$25

Early Decision

No

Early Action

No

Logan University First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 1
Out-of-state: 6

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 7
Transfer: 63

Logan University Admission Requirements

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

No

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

No

Secondary school GPA

Considered but not required

Secondary school rank

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary school record

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program

Considered but not required

Recommendations

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

Neither required nor recommended

Admission test scores

Neither required nor recommended

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Required

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Neither required nor recommended

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

Yes

Off-campus study

No

Study abroad

No

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Logan University Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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