Case Study: National College of Natural Medicine achieves 50% enrollment growth and a 400% increase in programs with Jenzabar SONIS

Achieving a 50% enrollment growth and 400% program increase with Jenzabar SONIS

The National College of Natural Medicine, the oldest accredited naturopathic medical college in North America, faced rapid expansion: since 2008 it quadrupled its programs (a 400% program increase), added two additional schools, launched its first undergraduate program and grew enrollment by over 50% (from about 400 to 630 students). That surge strained administrative capacity—NCNM’s Registrar’s Office added only one part‑time position—creating a need for a secure, efficient student information system. To meet that need the college selected Jenzabar and its Jenzabar SONIS student information system.

Jenzabar SONIS, implemented in 2006, provided the security, self‑service and degree‑audit tools NCNM needed to scale without a proportional increase in staff. The system strengthened data integrity, cut paperwork through online student access, enabled rapid creation and updating of degree audits, and supported concurrent‑degree reporting (including automated Clearinghouse submissions after an upgrade). As a result, Jenzabar helped NCNM manage 50%+ enrollment growth and a 400% increase in programs while maintaining compliance and improving administrative efficiency.

The National College of Natural Medicine

Kelly Garey

Registrar