PA Programs in Illinois: Every ARC-PA Accredited Program
All 9 ARC-PA accredited PA programs in Illinois — current accreditation status, official admissions links, and application guidance for each program.
Last verified against the ARC-PA directory: August 2026 · Source: ARC-PA Entry-Level Program Directory and official university admissions websites.
Illinois PA Programs at a Glance
| Program | Location | ARC-PA Status | Apply Via | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican University | River Forest, IL | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AcademicsARC-PA |
| Midwestern University — Downers Grove | Downers Grove, IL | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | University websiteARC-PA |
| North Central College | Naperville, IL | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AcademicsARC-PA |
| Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | North Chicago, IL | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | College of Health ProfessionsARC-PA |
| Southern Illinois University | Carbondale, IL | Accreditation-Continued | CASPA | AdmissionsARC-PA |
| Chamberlain University — Chicago | Chicago, IL | Accreditation-Provisional | CASPA | University websiteARC-PA |
| Touro University Illinois | Middletown, NY / Illinois campus | Accreditation-Provisional | CASPA | AcademicsARC-PA |
| Rush University | Chicago, IL | Accreditation-Probation | CASPA | College of Health SciencesARC-PA |
GPA averages, acceptance rates, tuition, and patient care hour minimums are not publicly reported by most Illinois PA programs. Do not rely on third-party estimates — verify all requirements directly with each program.
Program Profiles
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Dominican University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in River Forest, IL, in the Chicago metro area. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Midwestern University — Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL
Midwestern University Downers Grove holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is part of a health professions campus in Downers Grove, IL. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
North Central College holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in Naperville, IL. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Northwestern University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is part of the Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago, IL
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in North Chicago, IL. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
Southern Illinois University holds Accreditation-Continued status from ARC-PA. The program is located in Carbondale, IL. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Chamberlain University — Chicago
Chicago, IL
Chamberlain University Chicago holds Accreditation-Provisional status from ARC-PA. Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted by ARC-PA to a qualified program that has demonstrated sufficient progress toward compliance with ARC-PA Standards. Applicants should verify the program's current status directly with ARC-PA. The program is located in Chicago, IL. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Touro University Illinois
Middletown, NY / Illinois campus
Touro University Illinois holds Accreditation-Provisional status from ARC-PA. Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted by ARC-PA to a qualified program that has demonstrated sufficient progress toward compliance with ARC-PA Standards. Applicants should verify the program's current status directly with ARC-PA. Verify all current admissions requirements, prerequisites, program length, campus location, and tuition directly with the program before applying.
Rush University
Chicago, IL
Rush University currently holds Accreditation-Probation status from ARC-PA. Probation status indicates the program is not in compliance with one or more ARC-PA Standards. Applicants should verify the current accreditation status directly on the ARC-PA directory and with the program before applying. Not publicly reported — verify directly with the program.
Last verified against the ARC-PA directory: August 2026 · Source: ARC-PA Entry-Level Program Directory and official university admissions websites. Accreditation statuses, program details, and admissions requirements change — always verify directly with each program and on the ARC-PA directory before applying.
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