DO school rankings can make one ordered list look official, but IMA does not assign osteopathic medical schools a numeric rank. Instead, this guide compares accredited DO schools using figures that the schools publish on their own websites.
The comparison uses accreditation status, dated class GPA and MCAT figures and campus location. Schools that meet the stated criteria appear alphabetically rather than by score. If you are still deciding between medical degree paths, start with the differences between MD and DO education.
Osteopathic School Comparison at a Glance
- IMA does not assign DO schools a numeric rank, and the schools in this guide appear in alphabetical order.
- The comparison includes accredited schools or campuses that publish both a GPA and an MCAT figure for a named class entering in 2024 or later.
- Published averages provide context, not admissions cutoffs or a personal estimate of your admission chances.
- Campus identity matters because some colleges report separate campus figures while others publish one figure for multiple locations.
The Case Against a Numeric DO School Ranking
A numbered ranking cannot determine which osteopathic medical school fits you. Any ranking depends on the factors selected and the weight assigned to each one. Changing those choices can change the order without changing anything about the schools themselves.
IMA therefore uses published, checkable criteria instead of labeling a school as the best, easiest or hardest. The purpose is to help you compare schools on consistent terms while preserving differences in class year, campus and the population behind each figure. IMA’s guide to why medical school rankings matter less than fit provides more context for using published information without treating an ordered list as a decision.
How IMA Chose the DO Schools in This Guide
The selection method has three rules that you can repeat. First, the college or campus must appear as accredited in the May 2026 directory published by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), which is linked beside the table below. The U.S. Department of Education recognizes COCA as the accreditor of colleges of osteopathic medicine, and COCA states that accreditation signifies that a college has met or exceeded its standards for educational quality.
Second, the school’s own website must publish both a GPA figure and an MCAT figure for a named class. Third, that class must have entered medical school in 2024 or later. These rules keep the comparison tied to dated school publications instead of undated summaries or figures copied from another publisher.
IMA leaves a school out when its website gives only minimums or competitive targets, publishes rounded or undated figures, labels a class without showing when it entered or could not be read when the pages were checked. Leaving a school out is not a judgment about its educational quality. It means only that the school’s published figures did not meet these rules.
The May 2026 directory separates fully accredited colleges from pre-accredited colleges that are still working toward full accreditation. This guide uses accredited colleges and campuses, and qualifying schools appear alphabetically in the table rather than in GPA or MCAT order.
Average GPA and MCAT for DO Schools Nationally
The AACOM admissions requirements page reports that students entering osteopathic medical schools in 2025 had a mean total MCAT score of 502.95. Their mean overall GPA was 3.62, while the mean science GPA was 3.53 and the mean non-science GPA was 3.73. These are national means for entering students, not minimum requirements for every school.
AACOM’s separate applicant and matriculant average MCAT report covering 2016 through 2024 gives a 2024 mean MCAT of 502.43 for applicants and 502.97 for matriculants. That report uses each verified applicant’s most recent MCAT attempt and excludes schools that use the Texas application service. The applicant and matriculant figures describe different groups, so keep that distinction when comparing them.
For a broader school-by-school comparison, use IMA’s guide to the average GPA and MCAT score by medical school. An average tells you about a group of applicants, accepted students or enrolled students. It does not establish a cutoff or predict whether you will receive an offer.
AACOM’s list of U.S. colleges of osteopathic medicine reports 48 accredited colleges delivering instruction at 75 teaching locations in 36 states. AACOM also says these colleges educate more than 38,000 future physicians, close to 30 percent of U.S. medical students.
AACOM’s 2026 application cycle report counted 26,506 applications, an increase of 12.83 percent from the prior year and the highest total since 2021. The cycle closed on June 12, 2026. AACOM published the report on June 22, 2026. If you are preparing to apply, IMA’s AACOMAS application guide can help you place school comparison within the application process.
Accredited DO Schools That Publish Their Class Profiles
The table includes 11 accredited DO school campuses whose admissions or class profile pages publish both a GPA and an MCAT figure for a class that entered in 2024 or later. IMA checked the pages on Sept. 15, 2026. Each school name links to its own source page, while locations and accreditation come from the May 2026 COCA directory. The schools appear alphabetically and are not ranked.
| DO school | Location | GPA | MCAT | Figure reported | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine | Las Cruces, NM; additional location in Florida | 3.47 | 500 | Mean | 2025 entrance year |
| Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine | Indianapolis, IN | 3.78 | 503 | Average | Class of 2030 |
| Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine | Glendale, AZ | 3.58 | 504 | Average | Class of 2028 |
| Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine | Downers Grove, IL | 3.65 | 509 | Average | Class of 2029 |
| Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine | Athens, OH; additional locations in Cleveland and Dublin | 3.67 | 505.08 | Average | First-year class of 2030 |
| Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine | Yakima, WA | 3.6 | 503 | Average (highest MCAT) | 2025 matriculants |
| Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine | Stratford, NJ; additional location in Sewell | 3.70 (science) | 509 | Average for accepted students (science GPA) | 2026 entering class |
| Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, California | Vallejo, CA | 3.58 | 507 | Average | Class of 2030 |
| University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine | San Antonio, TX | 3.7 | 506 | Average | Entering class of 2026 |
| Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (California campus) | Pomona, CA | 3.82 | 509 | Average | Class entering August 2025 |
| Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Oregon campus) | Lebanon, OR | 3.58 | 507 | Average | Class entering August 2025 |
The MCAT figures in the table above range from 500 to 509. Among schools reporting overall GPA, the figures range from 3.47 to 3.82. Those endpoints do not create a recommended score range because the schools report different classes and populations.
Most entries report averages for an entering or enrolled class, but one reports figures for accepted students and a science GPA rather than an overall GPA. Some colleges report separate campus figures, while others publish one figure for a college with several locations. Read the figure reported and class columns before comparing two rows.
West Coast DO Schools
Touro University California
The COCA directory places Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo, California. Its Class of 2030 statistics report an average cumulative GPA of 3.58 and an average MCAT of 507. See IMA’s guide to Touro University California for a closer look at the college.
Western University COMP California Campus
Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) is based in Pomona, California. Its competitive class statistics report an average overall GPA of 3.82 and an average MCAT of 509 for the California campus class that entered in August 2025. Keep those figures with the California campus rather than applying them to COMP-Northwest.
COMP-Northwest Oregon Campus
COCA identifies COMP-Northwest in Lebanon, Oregon, as an additional location of COMP. The same WesternU statistics page reports a 3.58 average overall GPA and a 507 average MCAT for the Oregon campus class that entered in August 2025. IMA’s Western University of Health Sciences guide covers the institution in more detail.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine is in Yakima, Washington. Its fast facts for 2025 matriculants report a 3.6 average cumulative GPA and a 503 average based on each student’s highest MCAT score.
Southwest and Texas DO Schools
Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine is in Glendale, Arizona. The school’s Class of 2028 profile reports an average overall GPA of 3.58 and an average composite MCAT of 504.
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
COCA lists Burrell College in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with an additional location in Florida. Burrell’s data and outcomes report gives a mean GPA of 3.47 and a mean MCAT of 500 for the 2025 entrance year, reported for its New Mexico and Florida campuses together. Read IMA’s Burrell College guide for more school-specific information.
University of the Incarnate Word
The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine is in San Antonio, Texas. Its profile for the entering class of 2026 lists an overall GPA of 3.7 and an MCAT score of 506 as class averages. IMA’s UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine guide covers the school in greater detail.
Illinois and Indiana DO Schools
Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine is in Downers Grove, Illinois. Its Class of 2029 profile reports an average GPA of 3.65 and an average MCAT of 509. IMA’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine guide provides more information about the school.
Marian University Wood College
Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine is in Indianapolis. The school’s Class of 2030 profile gives an average GPA of 3.78 and an average MCAT of 503. You can continue your research with IMA’s Marian University guide.
Ohio and New Jersey DO Schools
Ohio University Heritage College
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has locations in Athens, Cleveland and Dublin. Its first-year Class of 2030 facts report an average GPA of 3.67 and an average MCAT of 505.08. IMA’s Ohio University Heritage College guide offers additional school context.
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
COCA lists Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, New Jersey, with Sewell as an additional location. Its admissions FAQ says students accepted to the 2026 entering class had a science GPA of 3.70 and an average MCAT score of 509. That science GPA should not be compared as though it were an overall GPA. Read IMA’s Rowan osteopathic medicine guide for further school-specific information.
How the Touro Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Differ
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, commonly called TouroCOM, is distinct from Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine. COCA lists TouroCOM in Harlem, New York, with additional locations in Middletown, New York and Great Falls, Montana. The additional locations belong to TouroCOM, but they should not be combined with the California or Nevada colleges. IMA’s Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine guide focuses on TouroCOM.
TouroCOM’s student demographics page reports 5,198 AACOMAS applications for 2024-2025 and gives class counts by campus. That page does not list class GPA or MCAT figures, so TouroCOM does not meet this guide’s selection rules.
Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine is in Vallejo and publishes the Class of 2030 figures used in the table. COCA lists Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine in Henderson as a branch campus of the California college. Even with that branch relationship, you should not transfer the California class figures to Nevada. IMA maintains a separate Touro University Nevada guide so applicants can research that campus independently.
How to Build a DO School List Without a Ranking
Start by confirming each school’s current accreditation status in the COCA directory. Pay attention to whether COCA identifies the institution as fully accredited or pre-accredited and whether the location is a main campus, additional location or branch campus.
Next, compare your GPA and MCAT with the school’s most recent dated figures. Check whether the school reports accepted students, enrolled students or another group. Also distinguish overall GPA from science GPA. An average can provide context, but it does not function as an admissions cutoff.
If you are comparing a practice result, an MCAT score calculator can help you interpret that practice score before you compare it with a school’s published class figure. Keep the result in context because the table does not estimate your likelihood of admission.
Finally, compare the actual locations attached to each figure and read the school’s admissions page in full. Use the relevant IMA school guide when you need a closer review of one institution. This approach gives you a documented comparison without turning one academic measure into a ranking.
Your Next Step After Comparing DO Schools
A useful school list begins with verified accreditation, clearly labeled class figures and careful attention to campus identity. Apply the same method to every school you consider, then research the schools that fit your academic context and preferred locations more closely.
Once you have narrowed the list, prepare for how each school may assess your reasons for pursuing osteopathic medicine. IMA’s guide to osteopathic medical school interview questions is a practical next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is There an Official Ranking of DO Schools?
No. COCA’s May 2026 directory lists colleges by name with their accreditation status rather than by rank, and IMA does not assign ranks either. A transparent comparison should identify its criteria and preserve differences in campus, class year and the type of figure reported.
What Are the Best DO Schools in the US?
There is no single best DO school for every applicant. Compare accredited schools using dated information from their own websites, then consider whether each campus and its published academic profile fit the comparison you need to make.
What Is the Average MCAT and GPA for DO Schools?
For students entering DO schools in 2025, AACOM reports a mean MCAT of 502.95, a mean overall GPA of 3.62 and a mean science GPA of 3.53. These national means describe entering students and are not universal admissions minimums.
How Many Accredited DO Schools Are There?
AACOM counts 48 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine that deliver instruction at 75 teaching locations in 36 states. A college and a teaching location are not always the same unit, so compare campus relationships carefully.
Why Are Some DO Schools Missing From This List?
Some schools are missing because their own sites provide undated figures, older class profiles, minimums or competitive targets instead of both a GPA and an MCAT for a class that entered in 2024 or later. Other pages could not be read when checked. Exclusion does not indicate lower quality.
Are the Touro Osteopathic Medical Schools the Same School?
No. TouroCOM has locations in Harlem, Middletown and Great Falls, while Touro University California is in Vallejo. COCA lists Touro University Nevada in Henderson as a branch campus of the California college. Their figures and campus information should not be merged.
How Do I Check Whether a DO School Is Accredited?
Check the current COCA directory and locate the exact college or campus. Review its accreditation status and whether COCA identifies the site as a main campus, additional location or branch campus. The directory separately identifies pre-accredited colleges.
