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Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Des Moines, Iowa

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Overview

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine is an osteopathic (DO) medical school located in Des Moines, Iowa. It is a private institution. The school traces its founding to 1898. Its programmatic accreditation is granted by the COCA (Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation), with a status recorded as "Accreditation" as of 2026-05, per the COCA directory. Applicants typically apply through AACOMAS. Because this school is a unit of a larger university, federal institution-level tuition reflects the parent, not the medical program, so a school-specific tuition figure is not asserted here; consult the official school site for current cost of attendance. This page aggregates official public data for reference and is not admissions advice.

Key facts

Degree
DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
Accreditor
COCA
Status
Accreditation
Source: COCA directory · as of 2026-05
Control
private
Source: College Scorecard / Wikipedia
Founded
1898
Source: Wikidata
Location
Des Moines, IA · Midwest
IPEDS ID
154156

Tuition and enrollment

Tuition not asserted (data firewall). Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine is a unit of a larger university, so federal institution-level tuition reflects the parent institution, not the medical program. We do not present a parent figure as this school's tuition. For current cost of attendance, see the official school site.

Admissions statistics such as median MCAT and GPA are licensed data in the AAMC MSAR and are not reproduced here. Look them up in the MSAR ↗

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Frequently asked questions

Is Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine accredited?

As of 2026-05, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine holds an accreditation status of “Accreditation” from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), per its official directory. Always confirm current status directly with the accreditor.

Where is Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine located?

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine is located in Des Moines, Iowa (Midwest region).

How do I apply to Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine?

Applicants to DO programs typically apply through AACOMAS. See the school's official site for its specific requirements and deadlines. Detailed admissions statistics (median MCAT and GPA) are published in the AAMC MSAR, a separate paid product — this directory links to it rather than reproducing it.

What does Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine cost?

Because Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine is part of a larger university, federal institution-level cost data reflects the parent institution rather than the medical program, so a school-specific tuition figure is not asserted here. Consult the official school site for current cost of attendance.

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