Student Services Disclosure
Important information about Student Services.
Student Handbook and Appendices
All policies and pronouncements in the Student Handbook are currently in effect and apply to all students enrolled in the University. It is the responsibility of all students enrolled in the University to be knowledgeable about these policies and all published requirements and standards set forth by the University. The University reserves the right to make changes in this Handbook at any time. Please login to the student portal to review the Handbook.
Placement in Employment & College Navigator
This information is available within the Fast Facts section for each college and program.
For detailed information from the U.S. Department of Education, review the following information:
Vaccinations Policy
For immunization and titer Information, visit the Student Immunizations page.
Student Services Contact Information
- For Downers Grove Campus: phone: 630-515-6470 or email ilstudentservices@midwestern.edu
- For Glendale Campus: phone: 623-572-3210 or email azstudentservices@midwestern.edu
Diversity and Inclusion
At Midwestern University we recognize and appreciate differences. We respect our diverse student body, faculty, and staff and aim to provide a safe learning environment based on understanding and inclusion. As a University dedicated to educating the next generation of healthcare leaders, we provide educational opportunities that equip our students to effectively treat an increasing diverse patient population. Midwestern University is committed to creating a culture of acceptance in the classroom, in our clinics, and in our community. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination.
University policies regarding diversity and inclusion can be found in the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook.
Student Body Diversity
Section 485(a)(1)(Q) of the Higher Education Act (HEA) requires disclosure of student body diversity to all prospective and enrolled students. As of Fall 2023, there were a total of 6,465 students (Downers Grove & Glendale) enrolled at Midwestern University.
The provided diversity count and percentages are prepared by the Office of Institutional Research & Educational Assessment.
| IPEDS Gender | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men Count | 1,104 | 999 | 913 | 894 | 3,910 |
| Men Percentage | 37.0% | 35.0% | 33.1% | 33.5% | 34.7% |
| Women Count | 1,876 | 1,854 | 1,845 | 1,777 | 7,352 |
| Women Percentage | 63.0% | 65.0% | 66.9% | 66.5% | 65.3% |
| Total Count | 2,890 | 2,853 | 2,758 | 2,671 | 11,262 |
| Total Percentage | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| IPEDS Race | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Non-Resident Count | 33 | 19 | 28 | 45 | 125 |
| U.S. Non-Resident Percentage | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic-Latino Count | 182 | 200 | 209 | 210 | 801 |
| Hispanic-Latino Percentage | 6.1% | 7.0% | 7.6% | 7.9% | 7.1% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native Count | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native Percentage | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Asian Count | 798 | 751 | 729 | 689 | 2,967 |
| Asian Percentage | 26.8% | 26.3% | 26.4% | 25.8% | 26.3% |
| Black or African American Count | 72 | 86 | 87 | 82 | 327 |
| Black or African American Percentage | 2.4% | 3.0% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Count | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Percentage | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| White Count | 1,734 | 1,657 | 1,569 | 1,509 | 6,469 |
| White Percentage | 58.2% | 58.1% | 56.9% | 56.5% | 57.4% |
| Two or More Races Count | 98 | 85 | 91 | 100 | 374 |
| Two or More Races Percentage | 3.3% | 3.0% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 3.3% |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown Count | 58 | 51 | 43 | 33 | 185 |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown Percentage | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Total Count | 2,980 | 2,853 | 2,758 | 2,671 | 11,262 |
| Total Percentage | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| IPEDS Gender | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men Count | 1,697 | 1,585 | 1,486 | 1,460 | 6,228 |
| Men Percentage | 43.2% | 40.7% | 39.3% | 38.5% | 40.5% |
| Women Count | 2,230 | 2,305 | 2,296 | 2,334 | 9,165 |
| Women Percentage | 56.8% | 59.3% | 60.7% | 61.5% | 59.5% |
| Total Count | 3,927 | 3,890 | 3,782 | 3,794 | 15,393 |
| Total Percentage | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| IPEDS Race | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Non-Resident Count | 111 | 120 | 135 | 146 | 512 |
| U.S. Non-Resident Percentage | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic-Latino Count | 430 | 461 | 466 | 493 | 1,850 |
| Hispanic-Latino Percentage | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.0% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native Count | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 35 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native Percentage | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Asian Count | 672 | 646 | 637 | 667 | 2,622 |
| Asian Percentage | 17.1% | 16.6% | 16.8% | 17.6% | 17.0% |
| Black or African American Count | 121 | 112 | 114 | 110 | 457 |
| Black or African American Percentage | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Count | 10 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 28 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Percentage | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| White Count | 2,319 | 2,297 | 2,191 | 2,145 | 8,952 |
| White Percentage | 59.1% | 59.0% | 57.9% | 56.5% | 58.2% |
| Two or More Races Count | 181 | 177 | 171 | 171 | 700 |
| Two or More Races Percentage | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown Count | 74 | 62 | 53 | 48 | 237 |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown Percentage | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Total Count | 3,927 | 3,890 | 3,782 | 3,794 | 15,393 |
| Total Percentage | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |