A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - ATSU-SOMA
Mesa, Arizona
Main Campus
General Information
Mission Statement
Closest City Phoenix
Campus Setting
SuburbanFacilities
ATSU-SOMA's campus in Mesa, Arizona includes carefully designed spaces for large-and small-group learning; osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) and medical skills labs with ultrasound imaging and real-time physiological measurements; digital learning resources; and HoloLens anatomy technology.
Students benefit from participating in an on-campus osteopathic manipulative medicine clinic that provides osteopathic care. Additionally, students are provided with free access to a beautiful on-campus YMCA with state-of-the-art workout facilities.
Student Residence Options
COM Accreditation Status Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation and by the Higher Learning Commission.
University Affiliation(s) A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM)
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Entering Class 2024
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
525
Total Male
194
Total Female
331
Total Other
0
First-Year Matriculants
145
First-Year Male Matriculants
61
First-Year Female Matriculants
84
First-Year Other Matriculants
0
Matriculants In-State
22
Matriculants Out-of-State
123
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Asian
37.9%
Black/African American
2.8%
Hispanic/Latino
9.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
White
37.2%
Multiple Races
6.9%
Undisclosed
6.2%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
83.4%
Non-Science Majors
12.4%
Graduate Degrees
13.8%
Overview
Private Institution
Non-Profit
A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM)
Institutional Affiliation
2006
Year Founded
Suburban
Campus Setting
Campus Contact
A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - ATSU-SOMA
Address
(480) 219-6001
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
ATSU-SOMA's first and second years are conducted on the Mesa, Arizona campus. During these two years, foundational and clinical sciences are integrated into common clinical scenarios which enhance critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. Students learn how to organize and integrate a patient's history, social determinants of health, physical exam and laboratory findings to better understand the whole person.
A variety of learning experiences are offered through self-directed and highly interactive case discussions in small-group problem-solving sessions, simulated patient experiences, hands-on osteopathic skills, and medical skills training. Third-and fourth-year students complete clinical rotations in one of ATSU-SOMA's community partner site regions in out-patient clinics and in-patient hospital-based settings.
Preparatory/Postbaccalaureate Programs Offered
Special Program
Mindfulness/Compassion Training
Student well-being is important for optimum learning and having the capacity to serve others. Our voluntary program provides students with skills and tools to help face the challenges and achieve balance as a medical student.
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Biology/Zoology
Required8 semester hours
Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required8 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required8 semester hours
Physics
Required8 semester hours
College English
Required6 semester hours
Applicants meeting the 2.80 science and cumulative 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 a minimum of 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. Letter 1 must be from a science faculty and letter 2 must be from a physician (DO or MD). Interviews are offered August through April.
Interview Options: Option to interview virtually or in-person
Physician letter required? MD or DO
Virtual Shadowing Options? Only in-person shadowing accepted
Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? Yes
Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? No
Applicants meeting the 2.80 science and cumulative 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 a minimum of 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. Letter 1 must be from a science faculty and letter 2 must be from a physician (DO or MD). Interviews are offered August through April.
Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
Primary Application Service: AACOMAS
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 5, 2025
Primary Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
A bachelor's degree and the MCAT, preferably taken by the Fall semester, but no later than January of the application year, are required. Any undergraduate major is acceptable. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent residency. Applicants who are community service-or public health-minded, who have a desire to serve the underserved and to practice in primary care settings are highly desirable.
Prospective ATSU-SOMA students will be evaluated in three major areas: academic accomplishment, personal characteristics of a physician, and propensity to serve the underserved. ATSU-SOMA requires a personal interview during the application process.
The applicant is strongly encouraged to have clinical exposure in a health care environment, in either a volunteer or employment capacity. The ATSU-SOMA Admissions Committee strongly recommends completion of additional science hours beyond the prerequisite courses, such as microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, and anatomy, and a record of continuing science course hours if gap years are taken. Likewise, the most recent MCAT should be completed within three years of the application date.
International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students
Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Application Interview Format: See Below
The interview format consists of interviews with faculty and/or staff, small-group activities, and student ambassador interactions. In-person and virtual interview options are available.
Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? No
EDP Applications Submitted To Other
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
Minimum cumulative and science GPA of 2.80. Two letters of evaluation: one from a science faculty member, and one from a physician (DO or MD; DOpreferred). U.S. Citizenship or Residency: ATSU-SOMA is currently accepting applications only from U.S. citizens or permanent residents.Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: June 15, 2025
Supplemental Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants
Screened applicants must meet minimum 2.80 science and cumulative GPA.Supplemental Application Fee: $70, non-refundable
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes
Must have AACOMAS waiverOrientation/Start Date for First Year Students
July 6, 2026
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 for an immediate deposit.
- After May 1 of the year of matriculation, each medical college may implement college-specific procedures for accepted students who hold one or more seats at other medical colleges.
Mean MCAT Score
503.0
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.51
Oldest MCAT Considered: January 15, 2022
Latest MCAT Score Accepted: January 15, 2026
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
- Paper
Main Admissions Contact
(480) 245-6279
Phone
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2025-2026 Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$66,656
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,656
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$2,400
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$2,400
Health Insurance Fee
$4,376
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$36,870
Average Graduate Indebtedness
$332,092
Acceptance Deposit
$1,000
Additional Deposit
$1,000
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? Yes
Partially. Deposit will be refunded if falls under the Three-Day Cancellation Policy.Financial Aid Website https://www.atsu.edu/department-of-student-affairs/enrollment-services/types-of-aid
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 89%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $35,364