Midwestern University – Downers Grove Campus

Midwestern University – Downers Grove Campus Quick Facts

Program Description

The Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove Campus (CPDG) was founded in 1991 as the Chicago College of Pharmacy and is located 25 miles west of Chicago. The area provides exceptional living and learning opportunities including: *A Dynamic Curriculum – Our Three-year, year-round program offers an intensive program that prepares student to begin their pharmacy careers as quickly as possible while still benefiting from a well-rounded education focused on excellent patient care. *Interprofessional Education – At Midwestern University, healthcare education is all we do. Our pharmacy students work with other healthcare profession students to practice communication across disciplines, as well as collaboration. *Premier Clinical Partners – the College partners with the best medical centers, clinics, and community pharmacies in the Chicago area to provide rotation sites for students. International and out-of-state rotations are also available. *Accessible Faculty – Our dedicated faculty mentor students in clinical service, research projects, community outreach, and leadership. *Community Outreach – More than 20 pharmacy-related student organizations in which students develop leadership skills, serve the community, and work with professional pharmacy organizations. *Supportive Alumni – CPDG has nearly 4,000 alumni who practice in all areas of pharmacy across the country. *Career Support – CPDG offers valuable resources to students to help ensure their success in beginning professional career.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Private Institution
• No baccalaureate degree required
• Deposit required to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Two (2) letters of reference required
• Dual degree options available
• Part of an academic health center
• Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)

Location

Location: 555 31st Street, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515

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NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Midwestern University – Downers Grove Campus graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average. Rates are reported by NABP at the institution level and cover all campuses and pathways.

Source: NABP, NAPLEX Passing Rates for 2023–2025 Graduates (March 2026). First-attempt pass rates. National average covers all graduates of ACPE-accredited programs.

Tuition

First professional year, 2022–23 academic year (most recent AACP tuition survey); later years may differ — confirm current rates with the school. Branch campus locations: Glendale, AZ. Rates are reported by AACP at the institution level.

Requirements

GPA and Test Scores

The PCAT exam has been discontinued; no standardized test score is required for admission.

Program Prerequisites

Total college semester hours required before matriculation: 60

Basic science semester hours required: 30

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Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available; science courses without labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available; non-science courses: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available.

Completion timing: Matriculation occurs in early June each year. All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a “C-” or higher prior to matriculation into the program.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Two (2) letters of recommendation are required.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Applying

Deadline

May 3, 2027

First day of classes: June 1, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Not Required
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

International Applicants

Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens considered: Yes
Applications accepted from: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: No

Contact Information

Website: http://www.midwestern.edu/pharmacy

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