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Midwestern University-Downers Grove

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Faculty

259 Faculty Members | 12:01 student faculty ratio

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Midwestern University-Downers Grove

555 31st Street, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515

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Phone

(630) 969-4400

Website
https://www.midwestern.edu/

Mission Statement

Midwestern University's historical and sustaining philosophy dedicates the institution and its resources to the highest standards of academic excellence to meet the educational needs of the health care community. Vision Midwestern University will provide a safe and healthy environment that challenges its faculty, staff, and students to: -Promote and maintain the osteopathic philosophy -Nourish intellectual creativity and foster the critical thinking and communication skills that stimulate personal growth and engender professional development -Support the teaching, scholarly activity, and service capabilities of the University -Respect, appreciate, and acknowledge the achievements of all members of the academic community -Embrace cultural and social diversity in the academic community and the community-at-large

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Mission Statement

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Midwestern University's historical and sustaining philosophy dedicates the institution and its resources to the highest standards of academic excellence to meet the educational needs of the health care community.

Vision

Midwestern University will provide a safe and healthy environment that challenges its faculty, staff, and students to:

-Promote and maintain the osteopathic philosophy

-Nourish intellectual creativity and foster the critical thinking and communication skills that stimulate personal growth and engender professional development

-Support the teaching, scholarly activity, and service capabilities of the University

-Respect, appreciate, and acknowledge the achievements of all members of the academic community

-Embrace cultural and social diversity in the academic community and the community-at-large

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information
Graduate

In state

$47,207

Out of state

$47,207

Financial aid resources

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Academics

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Biomedical Sciences, General
  • Physician Associate/Assistant
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
    • Biomedical Sciences, General
      • A general, program that focuses on the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to health and medicine, or a program in one or more of the biomedical sciences that is undifferentiated as to title. Includes instruction in any of the basic medical sciences at the research level; biological science research in biomedical faculties; and general studies encompassing a variety of the biomedical disciplines. See other colleges that offer this major
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
    • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
      • A program that prepares individuals to evaluate the speaking, language interpretation, and related physiological and cognitive capabilities of children and/or adults and develop treatment and rehabilitative solutions in consultation with clinicians and educators. Includes instruction in the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, biomechanics of swallowing and vocal articulation, communications disorders, psychology of auditory function and cognitive communication, language assessment and diagnostic techniques, and rehabilitative and management therapies. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Physician Associate/Assistant
      • A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and specialized preparation in fields such as family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, general surgery, psychiatry, and behavioral medicine; the delivery of health care services to homebound patients, rural populations, and underserved populations; and community health services. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
      • A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health through a planned mix of acquired skills, performance motivation, environmental adaptations, assistive technologies, and physical agents. Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, patient assessment and evaluation, standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, health education and promotion, and professional standards and ethics. See other colleges that offer this major
  • PSYCHOLOGY
    • Clinical Psychology
      • A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of clinical psychology, involving the analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral pathologies. Includes instruction in clinical assessment and diagnosis, personality appraisal, psychopathology, clinical psychopharmacology, behavior modification, therapeutic intervention skills, patient interviewing, personalized and group therapy, child and adolescent therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, supervised clinical practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
No information
Graduate
$50
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
65%
Male Students
35%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian58.08%
  2. Asian26.32%
  3. Hispanic/Latino7.01%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities3.65%
  5. Black3.01%
  6. Not Specified1.79%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.07%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.07%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

3,214

Graduate students

3,214

Attendance breakdown

Full time
99%
Part time
1%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Softball
Female sports:
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Baseball
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Baseball
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Golf

    • Female

    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Basketball
    • Golf
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