Student Achievement Disclosure
Midwestern University student achievement information.
Students, parents and the general public want to know how students at institutions of higher education perform, how well they achieve. Accordingly, the Higher Learning Commission which accredits Midwestern University's academic programs on a regional basis, requires that the institution's public information communicate information on student achievement, including student retention rates, student completion rates or other information appropriate to the mission of the institution. Presented below are student retention rates, completion rates, and professional/licensure examination pass rates by campus and program length. Rates/percentages are more stable when cohort sizes exceed 100 students, as is the case for most of the reporting below.
Professional/licensure examination pass rates provide direct evidence of Midwestern University students' learning and achievement. As shown below, the professional/licensure examination pass rates for the Downers Grove, Illinois campus exceeded the national pass rate for each of the years reported. The professional/ licensure examination pass rates for the Glendale, Arizona campus exceeded or equaled the national pass rate for each of the years reported. These pass rates are testimony to Midwestern University students' learning and achievement.
97% First-Year Retention Rate
Midwestern University students have a 97% first-year retention rate. For details, visit the First Year Retention Rate page.
97% Graduation Rate
Midwestern University students have a 97% graduation rate. For details, visit the graduation rate page for each campus.
Graduation Rate for Downers Grove Campus
Graduation Rate for Glendale Campus
First-Time Test Taker Licensure Pass Rate
The following table lists the national board and licensure examination pass rates.
Please note: Pass rates are based on year of testing, not matriculating cohorts.
| Year | Downers Institutional Pass Rates | Glendale Institutional Pass Rates | Total Institutional Pass Rates | Downers National Pass Rates | Glendale National Pass Rates | Total National Pass Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 90% | 93% | 91% | 89% | 88% | 88% |
| 2020 | 88% | 93% | 90% | 88% | 89% | 88% |
| 2021 | 88% | 89% | 89% | 87% | 87% | 87% |
| 2022 | 90% | 88% | 89% | 83% | 86% | 84% |
| 2023 | 72% | 91% | 82% | 79% | 77% | 78% |
| Total | 90% | 92% | 91% | 88% | 88% | 88% |
For details, please review the Licensure Pass Rate Results by Program.
Licensure Pass Rate Results by Program (PDF)
Program Level Graduate Outcomes
Downers Grove Campus Program Level Graduate Outcomes
Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences - IL
Master of Biomedical Sciences - IL
Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies - IL
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology - IL
Doctor of Dental Medicine - IL
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - IL
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - IL
Doctor of Physical Therapy - IL
Glendale Campus Program Level Graduate Outcomes
Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences - AZ
Master of Biomedical Sciences - AZ
Master of Science in Cardiovascular Science - AZ
Master of Occupational Therapy - AZ
Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies - AZ
Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology - AZ
Doctor of Dental Medicine - AZ
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - AZ
Doctor of Physical Therapy - AZ
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine - AZ
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - AZ
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice ˗ Entry into Practice
Post-Master’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Completion - N/A (new program)
Master of Public Health - N/A (new program)
Post-Graduate Certificate in Precision Medicine - N/A (new program)
Master of Science in Precision Medicine - N/A (new program)
Post-Master's Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - N/A (new program)
Master of Science in Nursing Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - N/A (new program)
Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Global Health - N/A (new program)
Doctor of Nursing Practice - N/A (new program)