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Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515-5514
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Urban
Private urban college in Downers Grove
Midwestern University-Downers Grove is a private urban institution in Downers Grove, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
Established
1900
Motto
Educating Tomorrow's Healthcare Team
Type
Private medical and professional school
Plan Your Visit
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition—
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
4
Burglary
1
Aggravated Assault
1
Robbery
1
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
Sex Offenses
0
Arson
4
Drug Arrests
3
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (20)
Student Body
Undergrads
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Downers Grove, Illinois Campus The university was founded in 1900 as the American College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery.
- •Originally located on Washington Boulevard in Chicago, the school moved to Hyde Park in 1918.
- •In 1913, the school changed its name to the Chicago College of Osteopathy, eventually becoming the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- •In 1986, the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine moved from its prior location in Hyde Park to a new campus in the western suburb of Downers Grove, Illinois.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
105Above Average
Estimated from IL state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Chicagopop. 2.7M
19 mi(33 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
84 mi(146 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
172 mi(298 min)
Getting There
Nearest Airports
ORD Chicago O'Hare11 mi
MKE Milwaukee77 mi
IND Indianapolis171 mi
Distance to Cities
Boston, MA868 mi · ~25h 5m drive
New York, NY730 mi · ~21h 5m drive
Hartford, CT788 mi · ~22h 46m drive
Providence, RI853 mi · ~24h 39m drive
Albany, NY730 mi · ~21h 5m drive
Syracuse, NY610 mi · ~17h 37m drive
Rochester, NY537 mi · ~15h 31m drive
Buffalo, NY471 mi · ~13h 36m drive
Philadelphia, PA682 mi · ~19h 42m drive
Pittsburgh, PA427 mi · ~12h 20m drive
Harrisburg, PA588 mi · ~16h 59m drive
Newark, NJ721 mi · ~20h 50m drive
Washington, DC611 mi · ~17h 39m drive
Baltimore, MD622 mi · ~17h 58m drive
Atlanta, GA592 mi · ~17h 6m drive
Charlotte, NC598 mi · ~17h 17m drive
Raleigh, NC654 mi · ~18h 54m drive
Miami, FL1196 mi · ~34h 33m drive
Orlando, FL991 mi · ~28h 38m drive
Tampa, FL1008 mi · ~29h 7m drive
Nashville, TN397 mi · ~11h 28m drive
New Orleans, LA829 mi · ~23h 57m drive
Richmond, VA634 mi · ~18h 19m drive
Chicago, IL19 mi · ~33 min drive
Detroit, MI256 mi · ~7h 24m drive
Minneapolis, MN342 mi · ~9h 53m drive
St. Louis, MO250 mi · ~7h 13m drive
Kansas City, MO394 mi · ~11h 23m drive
Indianapolis, IN172 mi · ~4h 58m drive
Columbus, OH291 mi · ~8h 24m drive
Cleveland, OH326 mi · ~9h 25m drive
Milwaukee, WI84 mi · ~2h 26m drive
Dallas, TX790 mi · ~22h 49m drive
Houston, TX930 mi · ~26h 52m drive
Austin, TX965 mi · ~27h 53m drive
San Antonio, TX1038 mi · ~29h 59m drive
Los Angeles, CA1723 mi · ~49h 47m drive
San Francisco, CA1836 mi · ~53h 2m drive
San Diego, CA1712 mi · ~49h 27m drive
Seattle, WA1717 mi · ~49h 36m drive
Portland, OR1738 mi · ~50h 13m drive
Denver, CO899 mi · ~25h 58m drive
Phoenix, AZ1433 mi · ~41h 24m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1239 mi · ~35h 48m drive
Honolulu, HI4230 mi · ~122h 12m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)