Midwestern University-Downers Grove Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Science and cumulative GPA, rigor of coursework, LORs, healthcare experience, knowledge of profession, motivation; holistic review; preferred GPA 3.5+, 1000+ PCE hours, higher-quartile Casper

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

💬 How This Program Interviews

Where: Virtual

All interviews are conducted virtually, August through January, with written decisions by the end of March. Candidates are chosen to interview on science and cumulative GPA, CASPer, rigor of coursework, recommendations, healthcare experience, knowledge of the profession and career motivation; at interview the program evaluates verbal and nonverbal communication, understanding of the profession, and commitment to patient care.

Summarized from Midwestern University (Downers Grove)’s own admissions and interview pages — verified 2026-07-25. Interview formats and dates change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you make travel plans. See the program’s interview page.

Midwestern University (Downers Grove) PA Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Midwestern University Physician Assistant (PA) Program is to develop competent and compassionate physician assistants who will make meaningful contributions to their patients, community, and profession.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Downers Grove, Illinois
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: June
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 86 students
Seat Deposit: $200
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Not Required

TUITION

Total cost with required fees: $138,526
Resident tuition: $135,009 (excludes program fees)
Nonresident tuition: $135,009 (excludes program fees)

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 94%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 96%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: September
Supplemental Application: Supplemental Application Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Submitted by deadline

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.84
- Science: 3.83
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite Coursework: General Chemistry (8 cr); Organic Chemistry (4 cr); General Biology (4 cr); Anatomy (4 cr); Social Science (6 cr); English (6 cr); College Algebra (3 cr); Statistics (3 cr) — No stated expiration
Prerequisite completion: See Program Website

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience Hours (PCE/HCE): 500 (minimum; 1000+ preferred)

SHADOWING

PA Shadowing Recommended

EVALUATIONS

Preferred that one letter is written by a science professor or pre-health advisory committee; the second may be from a pre-health advisory committee, pre-health advisor, college professor, or a healthcare professional (preferably a PA)

GRE

Not Required

CASPer

CASPer Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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