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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:
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.
Midwestern University is located in Downers Grove, IL (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Midwestern University is the Doctoral degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Midwestern University is known for its programs in medicine.
The school does not offer open admission.
Midwestern University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Midwestern University had 1,978 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school offers students 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Midwestern University Downers Grove
555 31st Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515-5514
General Phone: (630) 969-4400
http://www.midwestern.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 374 | pharmacy, osteopathic medicine |
| Medical Support and Technology | 81 | physician assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 46 | physical therapy, clinical psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 22 | occupational therapy |
| Science | 21 | biomedical sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Midwestern University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 374 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 130 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 40 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Midwestern University had a total enrollment of 1,978 students (678 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 29% |
| First Professional | 71% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 20% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 47% |
| 25-29 | 37% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Midwestern University offers campus housing for 420 of its 678 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Downers Grove, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 12 meals per week.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 6,314 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,458 |
Financial Aid:
Midwestern University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 165700)
Midwestern University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 34 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $112,291 | 3 | $109,764 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $97,529 | 19 | $94,874 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $89,025 | 28 | $86,383 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 7 | $60,121 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $94,517 | 58 | $86,796 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biomedical Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Midwestern University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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