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Midwestern University, also referred to as the MWU, was established in 1900 as a private, graduate college of medicine. It has two campuses – the one in Downers Grove, Illinois, is known as the Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (MWU/CCOM) and the other, the Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (MWU/AzCOM) is located in Glendale, Arizona. The Glendale campus is the larger of the two, covering 140 acres. This medical school has more than 1400 students.
The University offers a number of programs of study in medicine. Some of the degrees awarded include, Physician’s Assistance (P.A.) Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.), Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) and others. The P.A. program and the Doctor of Pharmacy program are 2-year programs available at Glendale. The Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Osteopathic Medicine are 4-year programs offered at the Illinois campus.
The Glendale College added a new Dental College to its campus last year. The construction of an off-site teaching clinic was also supposed to be established within the university precincts.
Midwestern University is located in a large suburb, in Glendale, AZ. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Midwestern University top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study medicine.
The admissions department at Midwestern University does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Midwestern University tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 1,459 students (512 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission Statement
Midwestern UniversityÆs 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 Statement
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"
More complete details are provided below.
Midwestern University Glendale
19555 N 59th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
General Phone: (623) 572-3200
http://www.midwestern.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 277 | osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, podiatry, health professions |
| Medical Support and Technology | 89 | physician assistant, perfusion tech |
| Science | 16 | biomedical sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 15 | nurse anesthetist |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 14 | occupational therapy |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3 | medical ethids |
Number of programs and degrees for Midwestern University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 257 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 134 | 7 |
| Doctor's degree - other | 13 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 10 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Midwestern University had a total enrollment of 1,459 students (512 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| First Professional | 70% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 29% |
| 25-29 | 49% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Midwestern University offers campus housing for 318 of its 512 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Glendale, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 3,575 |
Financial Aid:
Midwestern University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 165701)
Midwestern University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 29 | 24 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 17 |
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 | 7 | $118,254 | 3 | $113,301 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 21 | $109,301 | 5 | $92,584 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $94,153 | 22 | $89,562 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $66,373 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 36 | $107,676 | 34 | $89,373 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (DPM)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational 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% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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