Midwestern University (Downers Grove)

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*Last updated May 19th, 2026

General Information

Mission Statement
The Midwestern University Physician Assistant Program prepares compassionate, skilled physician assistants who make a meaningful impact on their patients, communities, and the PA profession.
Unique Program Features
Midwestern University–Downers Grove PA program offers a strong clinical foundation with early patient exposure, state‑of‑the‑art simulation and cadaver labs, and extensive rotations across the Chicago area. Emphasis on interprofessional education, evidence‑based practice, and a supportive faculty environment prepares students for diverse clinical settings.
Curriculum Focus
Hybrid of Traditional or Case-Based Learning
Credentials Offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters Degree
MMS/MMSc: Master of Medical Science
Undergrad to Masters Bridge or Dual Degree
No
Doctorate Degree Offered
No
Masters to Doctorate Bridge or Dual Degree
No
Program Length
27 Months
Start Month
June 2027
Estimated Incoming Class Size
86
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Required Onsite Interview
No
Types of Interviews
Traditional Interview
Admission Type
Rolling - Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis

Deadlines, Fees, & Eligibility

Application Deadline
09/01/2026
Deadline Requirement
Green-Verified: the application has been submitted, payment, all transcripts, and at least two evaluation letters must be received by CASPA by the posted deadline, and the application has a verified status, meaning all GPAs have been calculated by CASPA.
Out of State Students Accepted
Yes
Transfer Students Accepted
No
DACA Status Applicants Considered
Yes, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
International Applicants Accepted
Yes, with exceptions. Please visit the program's website.
International Application Link
Support for Veterans
Yellow Ribbon program: Institutional participation in the a university-funded scholarship program for veterans.;Yellow Ribbon Schools program
Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$135,000
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$500
Refundable Seat Deposit
Yes, partially refundable
Supplemental Application
No
Supplemental Deadline
No information provided
Supplemental Application Fee
No information provided
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
No information provided

Requirements

Special Considerations
Holistic Admissions Review
Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
2
Types of References Required
No restrictions
Standardized Test(s) Required
CASPer
Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.00
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
N/A
Minimum Science GPA Required
3.00

Experience

Healthcare Experience
Recommended, but not required
Paid Health Care
Recommended but not required
Volunteer/Community Service Health Care
Recommended but not required
Hours Needed
No information provided
Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience
No Requirement
Paid Direct Patient Care
Required
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
Required
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
500
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
No Requirement

 

Other Paid Health Care
Recommended but not required
Other Volunteer Health Care
No information provided
Shadowing a PA
Recommended but not required
Shadowing a Physician
Recommended but not required
Shadowing other health care provider
Recommended but not required
Clinical and/or non-clinical research
Recommended but not required
Virtual Health Care Accepted
Yes
Virtual Shadowing Accepted
Yes

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
4 Credit(s)
Biology (general)
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Chemistry (general)
8 Credit(s), Lab Required
Organic Chemistry
4 Credit(s), Lab Required
Statistics
3 Credit(s)
English
6 Credit(s)
Math (general)
3 Credit(s)
Behavioral Sciences
6 Credit(s)
Prereq requirements
Anatomy: Anatomy, Vertebrate Anatomy, Anatomy & Anatomy & Physiology 1+2 English: Composition, Rhetoric, Technical Writing, Writing Intensive courses Social/Behavioral Sciences: Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology - Microbiology is not accepted
Prereq time limit
No Requirement
Outstanding pre-requisites must be completed in the following time frame
One Science and One Non-Science prior to marticulation
Maximum number of outstanding prerequisites allowed
2

Matriculants

Matriculant GPAs

Matriculant Overall GPA
3.88
Matriculant Science GPA
3.86

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score
No information provided
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
No information provided

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
77
Male
9
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
17
Black or African American
1
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
-
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
0.0
White
62
Multiracial
-
Other
6