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Study at Midwestern University


Midwestern University, or MWU, was originally established as the American College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in 1900. It was named the Midwestern University in 1993. This private graduate school of medicine has two campuses in Downers Grove, Illinois, and Glendale, Arizona. The 105-acre Downers Grove campus is known as the Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The Midwestern University Downers Grove campus offers a variety of degrees in the fields of osteopathic medicine, pharmacology, physician assistant studies, physical and occupational therapy, biomedical sciences, clinical psychology, and health sciences. MWU offers the following academic divisions:

  • Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Chicago College of Pharmacy
  • College of Health Sciences
Students at the MWU Downers Grove are involved in various clubs and organizations. These include the Student Government, American Medical Student Association, Emergency Medicine Club, Sigma Sigma Phi- Epsilon Chapter, and Student Osteopathic Pediatric Association. The university also sponsors sports including volleyball, basketball, soccer, swimming, softball, martial arts, underwater hockey, yoga, and ping-pong.

Profile of Midwestern University

Midwestern University is in a large suburb, in Downers Grove, IL. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Midwestern University earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.

Course Topics

Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at Midwestern University include medicine.

Midwestern University Selectivity

The school does not admit all applicants.

Faculty

Some professors at Midwestern University are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.

Student Enrolment

Midwestern University, in 2007, had 1, 978 students (1, 955 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

The school makes available student meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:

"Mission Statement The historic and sustaining philosophy of Midwestern University incorporates dedication to the highest standards of academic excellence and meets the educational needs of society. Midwestern University strives to provide a safe and healthy environment that challenges students, faculty, and staff to: Maintain and promote osteopathic principles and practice; Foster creativity and develop intellectual, critical thinking, and communication skills that provide the basis of learning, personal growth, and professional development; Support the teaching, research, and service capabilities of the academic community; Respect, appreciate, and acknowledge the achievements of each member of the academic community in bringing national recognition to the University and its respective Colleges; Develop and maintain a culturally and socially diverse academic community. "

Midwestern University Programs and Degrees
General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors
Medicine395pharmacy, osteopathic medicine
Medical Support and Technology58physician assistant
Therapy and Counselling44physical therapy, clinical psychology
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy13occupational therapy
Science12biomedical sciences


Contact: Midwestern University

Midwestern University

555 31st Street

Downers Grove, IL 60515-5514

General Phone: (630) 969-4400

http: //www.midwestern.edu