Founded in 1899 in Philadelphia, PCOM is one of the oldest and largest osteopathic medical schools in the United States. It grants Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degrees and has expanded into a broad health sciences institution offering doctoral, master's, and certificate programs in clinical psychology, pharmacy, physical therapy, biomedical sciences, and related fields. PCOM is best known for graduating a large number of primary care physicians, particularly in underserved communities, and for its emphasis on whole-person, hands-on osteopathic principles.
PCOM operates a main campus in Philadelphia's City Avenue area, along with branch campuses in Suwanee, Georgia (PCOM Georgia) and Moultrie, Georgia (PCOM South Georgia). Student life centers on small cohorts, collaborative clinical training, and community health outreach, including the PCOM Healthcare Centers serving Philadelphia neighborhoods. As a graduate-focused institution, it has a professional, career-oriented culture with active student organizations, interprofessional education, and strong ties to regional hospital systems for clinical rotations.
| Type | Private |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Total students | 4,600 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 10% |
| Graduation rate | 90% |
| Average starting salary | $65,000 |
| In-state tuition | $58,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $58,000 |
| Room & board | $20,000 |
| Average financial aid | $50,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.55 |
| Regular deadline | February 1 |
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