“A premier health sciences university training physicians, dentists, pharmacists, and allied health professionals in suburban Chicago.”
Midwestern University is a private nonprofit health sciences institution with its primary campus in Downers Grove, Illinois — a western suburb of Chicago. Originally founded in 1900 as the American College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, the institution evolved into Midwestern University in 1993 and has since grown into one of the Midwest leading health sciences universities. The Downers Grove campus houses the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM), one of the oldest and most respected osteopathic medical schools in the country, along with programs in dental medicine, pharmacy, optometry, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, and speech-language pathology. All programs at the Downers Grove campus are offered at the graduate level, reflecting the university mission to prepare highly trained health professionals through interprofessional education and clinical experience. Students train at ten university-operated clinics and gain hands-on patient care experience through extensive clinical rotations. The university emphasizes collaborative, team-based healthcare education — a model increasingly valued in modern medical practice. The Downers Grove campus enrolls approximately 2,567 students across its eleven graduate programs. Located in DuPage County just 25 miles west of downtown Chicago, the campus offers easy access to major hospitals, health systems, and research institutions throughout the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Students benefit from a safe, walkable suburban environment while maintaining proximity to world-class clinical training sites, restaurants, and cultural amenities that Chicago provides. The campus includes dedicated student housing, recreation facilities, and comprehensive wellness services to support students through demanding professional programs.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Test Required — All applicants must submit SAT or ACT scores.
Official SourceMPH Program Deadline
April 15 or first business day thereafter for Master of Public Health program
Program-Specific Rolling
Most professional programs have program-specific deadlines; contact individual college admissions offices for exact dates.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$47,256 – $48,006
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$45,946 – $48,006
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
The fourth-oldest active medical school in Illinois, offering the DO degree with extensive clinical training across the Chicago metro area.
Established in 2009; integrates basic, behavioral, and clinical sciences through simulation studies and community-based clinical rotations.
Innovative three-year PharmD program emphasizing pharmaceutical care, early clinical introduction, and pharmacy communications.
Interprofessional programs in allied health across physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, speech-language pathology, and optometry.
Established in 2018; offers doctoral programs in clinical psychology and biomedical sciences.
4 years
One of the nation oldest DO programs; graduates are licensed to practice the full scope of medicine. CCOM provides extensive clinical training across the Chicago metro.
3 years
An innovative three-year program emphasizing patient-centered pharmaceutical care, with early clinical experience integrated throughout the curriculum.
2 years
Highly competitive program receiving approximately 2,000 applications per year for 86 seats; emphasizes primary care and interprofessional collaboration.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
