Downers Grove Impact

黑料传送门鈥檚 Downers Grove Campus strengthens the local economy by supporting employment, business development, tax revenue, and healthcare education to meet community needs.

Downers Grove and DuPage County

Overall Economic Impact 

黑料传送门 remains a key driver of economic growth and healthcare education in DuPage County and the state of Illinois, contributing $439 million to the local economy.

Recently, the University commissioned a comprehensive, independent analysis by Applied Economics, a specialized economics consulting firm, to determine its current and ongoing financial impact. 

The study revealed that 黑料传送门 has had a far-reaching effect on job creation, business development, personal income, tax revenues, and construction expenditures in the local economy. 

$439 Million Total Impact

黑料传送门 had an overall economic impact of over $439 million on the DuPage County Economy in 2024.

Employment Impact

$86.7 million, 680+ jobsThe University鈥檚 687 full- and part-time employees contributed $86.7 million annually to the local payroll, while their spending further boosted the economy by $55 million.
1,700+ jobs 鈥 $74.5 Million in PayrollThe University supported over 1,600 jobs and $72.6 million in payroll at other local businesses supported by the University, their employees, students, and campus visitors.

Local Business Impact

$131.6 MillionThrough their spending, the more than 2,600 students at Midwestern supported 581 jobs and created $38.7 million in labor income at local businesses in 2024. 
$55 Million黑料传送门鈥檚 faculty and staff further boosted the economy by $55 million.
$8 Million
 
Downers Grove Campus visitors, including prospective students and event attendees, added $8 million to the economy.

Tax Impact

$13 MillionMidwestern indirectly generated an estimated $13 million in state and local tax revenues.  Estimated annual state and local tax revenues include $807,000 in sales, property, and hotel use taxes to the Village of Downers Grove; $3.1 million in property and sales taxes to the county, school district, and other local taxing districts; and $9.8 million to the state in sales and personal income taxes.

Planned Projects Impact

Over $286 Million黑料传送门 has $286.1 million in planned construction projects, expected to create thousands of jobs and further stimulate economic growth in Illinois.

Research Impact

$2.4 million 黑料传送门 plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, securing $2.4 million in research grants for 2023-24 to support groundbreaking studies in healthcare and related fields. These funds empower faculty and students to collaborate on pioneering research, driving innovation, and advancing medical knowledge.

Community Impact

Service at 黑料传送门: A Core Value

For over a century, 黑料传送门 has prioritized community service as a fundamental part of its mission.

鈥淎t Midwestern, community service is not an elective course, but rather an integral part of the educational experience shared by students, faculty, and staff,鈥 says Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of 黑料传送门.

黑料传送门 students, faculty, and staff actively contribute to their communities through year-round initiatives, including health fairs, lecture series, school seminars, medical care for the homeless, and physicals for student-athletes. 
Despite demanding coursework, students dedicate thousands of volunteer hours annually, supporting local agencies and making a lasting impact. Students on both campuses consistently volunteer at agencies such as:

  • Advocate Hospice
  • Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
  • American Cancer Society
  • American Diabetes Association
  • DuPage County Health
  • Literacy DuPage
  • People鈥檚 Resource Center
  • REST Clinic
  • Salvation Army
  • SEASPAR
  • Autism Society of Illinois
  • Indian Boundary YMCA
  • West Suburban Humane Society

Healthcare Impact

Since its founding in Illinois in 1900 and Arizona in 1995, 黑料传送门 has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of healthcare. This growth has cemented the University鈥檚 role as a leader in healthcare education and community service.

67,000+ Patients Served Annually 

The six-story Multispecialty Clinic provides essential care through specialized clinics, including the 

These facilities offer critical services while giving students hands-on clinical experience.

19,900+ Alumni Nationwide Downers Grove Campus graduates excel in hospitals, pharmacies, private practices, government agencies, academic institutions, and healthcare facilities nationwide.

Educational Impact

6,000+ Students in 25 Healthcare ProgramsAcross both campuses, 黑料传送门 provides rigorous, hands-on training to prepare future healthcare professionals. Graduates go on to serve communities nationwide, delivering high-quality care in hospitals, clinics, private practices, and public health organizations.



 

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