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Midwestern University, also referred to as MWU, was established in 1900. MWU was initially founded as the American College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. In 1986, it moved from its Hyde Park campus to the Downers Grove site. The university's two campuses are the Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois, and the Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, Arizona.
Midwestern University Downers Grove campus spreads across an area of more than 100 acres. It offers several degree programs including Physician’s Assistant, Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Podiatric Medicine Program, and Doctor of Clinical Psychology.
MWU offers students a wide range of academic, personal, and social enrichment activities. The university's student clubs and organizations include the Christian Medical Association, Geriatrics Club, Minority Student Organization, and Maharlika Eskrima Sports Club.
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Campus Location555 31st Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515-5514
USA
Main Tel: (630) 969-4400
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Midwestern University HighlightsWhere Midwestern University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medicine.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- On-campus hospital
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| First-professional degree | 374 | 2 | | Master | 130 | 4 | | Doctorale | 40 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Midwestern University was 1,978 in 2007-2008 (678 full-time equivalent). graduate students are 29% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 71%.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| Room | $ 6,314 | | Board | $ 3,458 |
Financial Aid: Midwestern University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 50 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 24 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 44 |
Housing and MealsMidwestern University provides on-campus housing for 420 of its 678 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 12 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (81 awarded) MEDICINE (374 awarded) - Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
- Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (22 awarded) - Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE (21 awarded) THERAPY AND COUNSELING (46 awarded) - Clinical Psychology
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
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