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Downers Grove Colleges

Downers Grove Colleges and Schools

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Downers Grove; see particularly Naperville, Lombard, Villa Park, Wheaton, Darien, and Glen Ellyn colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Illinois Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Downers Grove is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.

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Based on 2007 information.

Midwestern University
555 31st Street
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515-5514

  • Programs: pharmacy, osteopathic medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, biomedical sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,978 students, 1,955 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 420 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Darien Colleges122,86039 
Glen Ellyn Colleges126,99925,768 
Lombard Colleges242,322856140
Naperville Colleges4128,3582,5591,140
Villa Park Colleges222,075149 
Wheaton Colleges255,4163,0832,124

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