Midwestern University-Downers Grove

Midwestern University – Downers Grove is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Downers Grove, IL, a small city setting in the Chicago metropolitan area. The university enrolls 3,013 students (IPEDS 2023) and focuses on graduate-level health professions education across a range of clinical disciplines.

Among its programs, Midwestern University – Downers Grove offers training in Physician Associate/Assistant at the bachelor's degree level, preparing students for clinical careers in a rapidly growing healthcare field. The institution is recognized for its specialized focus on healthcare professional education.

Downers Grove is situated in DuPage County, approximately 25 miles west of downtown Chicago, providing students with access to a wide network of healthcare systems, hospitals, and clinical training sites throughout the greater Chicago area.