A.T. Still University of Health Sciences - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine - ATSU-KCOM
Kirksville, Missouri
Main Campus
General Information
ATSU-KCOM is the founding college of the osteopathic profession and provides the future physician with a strong curriculum, outstanding faculty, scientific research opportunities, preceptorships, and an overall commitment to the education and advancement of osteopathic principles, practice, and philosophy.
Mission Statement
Closest City Kirksville, MO
Campus Setting
RuralFacilities
- Wireless campus
- Breakout study rooms equipped with plasma screens and/or white boards
- Centennial Commons
- Anatomy Laboratory
- Human Patient Simulator Lab
- Interprofessional Education Building- Student Fitness Center
- Museum of Osteopathic Medicine
- Performance Assessment Center
- Daraban Ultrasound Center
Student Residence Options
- Learning Resources provides learning success advising and coordinates peer tutoring for ATSU residential program students who want to improve their learning and academic performance.
- Accommodation Services provides necessary and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in all ATSU programs. Learning Specialists provide free, one-on-one learning advisement consultations, tailored to each student’s learning preferences and challenges.
- Student Life fosters the academic, professional, and social development of our students through intentional programming, cultivating student leaders and leadership opportunities, and supporting registered student organizations at ATSU. Students can select from over 70 student organizations, ranging in a diversity of interest areas.
- Behavioral Health and Wellness offers individual counseling, as well as referral and consultation services for residential students, and are provided with resources that help them reach their full potential.
- Still-Well Student Wellness Program is designed to encourage students' health and wellness throughout their educational experience, enabling them to reach their maximum potential in body, mind, and spirit.
- The Thompson Campus Center offers free membership to faculty, staff, and students to reach individual fitness goals. With access to basketball courts, an indoor jogging track, racquetball, free weights, rock climbing wall, fitness classes, and more, there are activities available for beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts.
- The Office of Diversity and Inclusion offers resources for faculty, staff, and students, including diversity education training.
COM Accreditation Status In April 2021, A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine earned the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) status of Accreditation with Exceptional Outcomes.
Being granted full continuing accreditation signifies ATSU-KCOM has met or exceeded the COCA standards for educational quality. The next accreditation review for ATSU-KCOM will be in the academic year 2030-2031.
University Affiliation(s) A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
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2024-2025
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
671
Total Male
313
Total Female
357
Total Other
0
First-Year Matriculants
10,287
First-Year Male Matriculants
4,493
First-Year Female Matriculants
5,774
First-Year Other Matriculants
20
Matriculants In-State
4,017
Matriculants Out-of-State
6,276
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
28.3%
Black/African American
5.2%
Hispanic/Latino
9.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
46.2%
Multiple Races
4.7%
Undisclosed
4.1%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
85.9%
Non-Science Majors
14.1%
Graduate Degrees
12.1%
Overview
Private Institution
Non-Profit
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Institutional Affiliation
1892
Year Founded
Rural
Campus Setting
Campus Contact
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine - ATSU-KCOM
Address
(660) 627-2237
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
Curricular Offerings
The curriculum at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine is systems based and patient oriented. Innovative learning experiences have been adopted throughout its evolution, including:
- Case-oriented learning
- Anatomical ultrasound training
- Interprofessional education opportunities
- iPad-based assessment
- Human patient simulation
- Integrated osteopathic theory and methods (OTM)
- Use of standardized patients
- Electives provided
Courses in the first two years align basic science and clinical content to prepare the student for the clinical rotation experience. The clinical rotation curriculum, delivered to students in regional sites during the third and fourth year, includes:
- Preceptor and hospital-based clinical training
- Didactics
- Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM)
- International rotation opportunities
Preparatory/Postbaccalaureate Programs Offered
MS in Biomedical Sciences
The Biomedical Sciences program provides an opportunity for individuals aspiring to health science careers to become prepared for professional studies in medicine or research. KCOM graduate student research projects typically involve the fields of anatomy, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology, or physiology. There is an internal agreement between the MS and DO programs, so candidates who meet certain criteria and apply can be granted a guaranteed interview.
Special Programs
International Medicine Programs
Students may spend elective time during the fourth year at an international rotation site that is approved by Clinical Educational Affairs.
Still Scholars Early Acceptance Program
The Still Scholars Early Acceptance Program is designed to provide admission opportunities to outstanding students who aspire to become osteopathic physicians at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM). ATSU-KCOM prides itself on developing physicians who focus on whole person healthcare and community service, and looks for students who also hold these values. ATSU-KCOM’s Still Scholars Early Acceptance program rewards highly capable students who are dedicated to the osteopathic philosophy with early admittance into our institution’s founding osteopathic medical school. The program offers students admissions support and KCOM student mentorship while they continue developing clinical, leadership and service experiences.
Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs Offered
DO/MHA
Prepares graduates to become seasoned professionals in the health care industry. The focus of this Master of Health Administration degree is creating elite leaders who are prepared and driven to make a difference and lead the future of healthcare. This 100 percent online Master of Health Administration program integrates web-based instruction, directed readings, email, and chat room interactions between students and faculty.
DO/MPH
Prepares graduates to become seasoned professionals in the field of public health. The focus of this master’s in public health online is to create elite health care professionals who are prepared and driven to make a difference and lead the future of health care.
Premedical Coursework
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Anatomy
RecommendedBiochemistry
RecommendedBiology/Zoology
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Cell/Molecular Biology
RecommendedChemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Genetics
RecommendedImmunology
RecommendedMicrobiology
RecommendedPhysics
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Physiology
RecommendedBehavioral Sciences
RecommendedCollege English
Required6 semester hours
Additional Non-Science Courses
Recommended: Bioethics
Admissions
Applicants meeting the 2.80 science and 2.80 cumulative minimum GPA requirement will receive a link to our secondary application within 24 hours of being verified by AACOMAS. Along with the secondary application and $70 fee, applicants will need two letters of recommendation and official MCAT scores to be complete and ready for review. Letters of recommendation may come with the AACOMAS application or separately.
Evaluation I must be from an academic advisor, premed committee, or science faculty with whom you have received a grade and credit for coursework. Evaluation II must be from a physician (MD or DO). Strong preference is given to applicants who have in-person shadowing with a DO. Interviews are conducted from September through March.
Interview Options: In-person interviews only
Physician letter required? MD or DO
Virtual Shadowing Options? Will accept EITHER virtual or in-person shadowing
Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? Yes
Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? Yes, but only in certain circumstances
Actual grades are strongly preferred unless the student did not have the option and was required to receive a Pass/Fail grade.Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
Primary Application Service: AACOMAS
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 4, 2026
Primary Application Deadline: March 1, 2027
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
Applicants are screened for academic achievement, clinical involvement, interpersonal relations, leadership and service, perseverance, maturity, motivation, osteopathic awareness, and direct exposure to medicine through DO shadowing. Applicants who reach the final phase of the selection process will be invited for an interview.
All applicants selected for admission are interviewed prior to acceptance. As a private institution and the founding college of osteopathic medicine, ATSU-KCOM recruits students from all parts of the United States who are interested in a career in osteopathic medicine.
International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students
Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Application Interview Format: Traditional
Every interview candidate will be scheduled for three one-on-one, open-file interviews. Interviews will be held with two faculty interviews (one basic science and one clinical faculty), plus one interview with a member of the Admissions staff. Candidates will also spend time with current students and receive an OMM demonstration, and a campus tour. Light snacks and lunch will be provided.Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? Yes
Admissions EDP Available For
Both In-state and Out-of-State
EDP Application Due Date
August 16, 2026
EDP Supplemental Materials Due
September 15, 2026
EDP Applicants Notified
December 1, 2026
EDP Applications Submitted To AACOMAS
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
Minimum cumulative and science GPA of 2.80.
Two letters of evaluation:
- From a premedical advisor, premedical committee, or a science faculty member with whom you have received a grade and credit for coursework, and
- From a physician (MD or DO – strongly prefer a letter from a DO you have spent time within a clinical setting).
Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: May 4, 2026
Supplemental Application Deadline: March 15, 2027
Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants
Screened applicants: Must meet minimum 2.80 science and 2.80 cumulative GPA requirement to receive the secondary application.Supplemental Application Fee: $70
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes
Must receive an AACOMAS fee waiver to receive a secondary application fee waiver.Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
June 5, 2027
Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
Deferment requests are for unavoidable and unexpected situations that occur during the application cycle. We will review deferral requests on a case-by-case basis.Acceptance/deposit deadlines conform to the AACOMAS Traffic Guidelines Schedule? Yes
Osteopathic Medical College (COM) applicants may be asked to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule:
- Those accepted prior to November 15 to have until December 14.
- Those accepted between November 15 and January 14 to have 30 days.
- Those accepted between January 15 and April 30 to have 14 days.
- Those accepted on or after May 1 may be asked by the accepting COM for an immediate deposit.
- After May 1 of the year of matriculation, each COM has the discretion to implement COM-specific procedures for accepted students who hold one or more seats at other COMs.
Mean MCAT Score
502.9
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.62
Oldest MCAT Considered: January 1, 2023
Latest MCAT Score Accepted: January 31, 2027
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
- Paper
Main Admissions Contact
(660) 627-2237
Phone
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2026-2027 Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$68,960
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,960
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$2,684
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$2,684
Health Insurance Fee
$4,376 (subject to change)
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$35,851
Average Graduate Indebtedness
$335,904
Acceptance Deposit
$1,000
Additional Deposit
$1,000
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Both the acceptance and initial deposits are applied to tuition. The additional deposit is split into two fees: $500 pre-registration fee & $500 pre-matriculation fee.Deposit Refundable? No
Financial Aid Website https://www.atsu.edu/department-of-student-affairs/enrollment-services/types-of-aid
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid % TBA
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: TBA