Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University - CCOM
General Information
Mission Statement
Closest City Chicago
Campus Setting
SuburbanFacilities
- Littlejohn Hall provides a state-of-the-art auditorium and lecture rooms as well as a comprehensive medical library with group and individual study spaces.
- Cardinal Hall houses a large auditorium, additional lecture halls, smaller classrooms, a modern, state-of-the-art simulation center, and the Dean’s offices.
- Alumni Hall features classrooms and the beautiful Hyde Atrium for student gatherings and special events.
- Science Hall houses the OMM laboratory, anatomy cadaver laboratory, classrooms, and science labs for faculty and students.
- White Oak Hall features classrooms, offices, and fully equipped optometry laboratories. The building also includes a 24-hour student study room with a separate entrance, kitchenette, and vending machines.
- Centennial Hall provides additional lecture halls and classrooms.
- The Commons offers a large computer center, the campus dining hall, a coffee bar, and student recreation/lounge areas.
- Recreation/Wellness Hall features the on-campus health/wellness center as well as a modern gymnasium, aerobic/dance room, handball/racquetball courts, strength training room, craft room, and music room.
- Dobbelaere Hall houses the Office of Admissions, the Office of Student Financial Services, and several other administrative offices.
- The MWU Clinical Campus located just a few miles west of campus houses a comprehensive Dental Institute, Family Medicine Practice/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Clinic, Speech Language Institute, Eye Institute, and other health care services.
Student Residence Options
- Redwood Hall: This student residence hall facility features both single and double occupancy residence hall rooms with either private bathrooms or bathrooms shared by no more than two students; air conditioning; wiring for Internet and cable TV; wall-to-wall carpeting; and built-in closets, dressers, desks, and wardrobes. The Hall features a large commuter lounge as well as the Perrin Interfaith Chapel.
- Pines Apartments: Each of the 48 apartments tucked away in the back of campus offers living space of 500 square feet; Internet wiring; cable TV; kitchenette with stove and refrigerator; and central air conditioning and heating units.
COM Accreditation Status CCOM is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA); MWU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
University Affiliation(s) Midwestern University
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Entering Class 2023
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
821
Total Male
321
Total Female
440
Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
2,887
First-Year Matriculants
197
First-Year Male Matriculants
92
First-Year Female Matriculants
105
Matriculants In-State
86
Matriculants Out-of-State
111
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.0%
Asian
32.0%
Black/African American
0.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.0%
White
51.8%
Multiple Races
6.1%
Undisclosed
%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
92.7%
Non-Science Majors
7.3%
Graduate Degrees
12.2%
Overview
Private Institution
Non-Profit
Midwestern University
Institutional Affiliation
1900
Year Founded
Suburban
Campus Setting
Campus Contact
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University - CCOM
Address
(630) 515-7200
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
Curricular Offerings
Rigorous basic science courses with emphasis on case discussions, clinical correlates, and discipline-based learning. Early clinical exposure through simulated patients and volunteer experiences. Top clinical rotations at major metropolitan health centers throughout the Chicagoland area, Northwest Indiana, the Midwest region, and across the country.
Preparatory/Postbaccalaureate Programs Offered
Biomedical Sciences (MBS)
Two-year Master of Biomedical Science degree program that provides students with knowledge, skills, and expertise to pursue careers in a variety of biomedical professions.
Biomedical Sciences (MA)
Nine-month Master degree program designed to enhance a student’s candidacy for admission to professional graduate schools.
Special Programs
International Medicine Program
International Medicine Programs: CCOM and DOCARE Medical Mission to Guatemala for two weeks every year. International rotations are available for fourth-year students with approval of the CCOM Dean’s Office.
Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs Offered
DO/MA in Biomedical Sciences
DO/MPH in Public Health
DO/MBS in Biomedical Sciences
DO/MS in Precision Medicine
Premedical Coursework
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Anatomy
Recommended3 semester hours
Biochemistry
Recommended3 semester hours
Biology/Zoology
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Genetics
Recommended3 semester hours
Physics
Required With Lab8
Physiology
Recommended3 semester hours
Behavioral Sciences
Recommended3 semester hours
College English
Required6 semester hours
Math/Statistics
Recommended3 semester hours
Additional Non-Science Courses
Admissions
The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine considers for admission those students who possess the academic, professional, and personal qualities necessary to become exemplary osteopathic physicians. CCOM uses a rolling admissions process in which applications are reviewed and interview decisions are made at regular intervals during the admissions cycle.
To be competitive within this process, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early in the admissions cycle. All application materials, including the AACOMAS application, MCAT scores (as reported to AACOMAS), two required letters of recommendation, and all supplemental application materials with the application fee must be received in the Office of Admissions on or before March 1. Only completed applications received by the Office of Admissions on or before the deadline date will be reviewed for potential enrollment.
Interview Options: Option to interview virtually or in-person
Physician letter required? N/A; no physician letter required
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 (please explain)
CCOM does accept prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades if the student can provide verification that a pass is equivalent to a C or better at the awarding institution.Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes, but only in certain circumstances (please explain)
Online lab coursework is acceptable for prerequisites.Earliest Application Submission Date: May 6, 2024
Primary Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
International Students Accepted? Accepts International Students
Yes. Requirements can be found on our website.Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Application Interview Format: Traditional
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? No
Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? No
Earliest Acceptance Date
October 1, 2024
Latest Acceptance Date
June 1, 2025
Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
August 5, 2025
Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
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
509.1
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.68
Oldest MCAT Considered: August 1, 2022
Latest MCAT Score Accepted: March 1, 2025
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
Main Admissions Contact
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2024-2025 Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$83,153
Out-of-State Tuition
$83,153
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$798
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$798
Health Insurance Fee
$4,048
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$29,222
Average Graduate Indebtedness
$330,000
Acceptance Deposit
$200 (partially refundable)
Additional Deposit
$0
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? Yes
$100 deposit refund up to 30 calendar days prior to the first date of orientation.Financial Aid Website https://www.midwestern.edu/admissions/paying-college
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 93%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $20,200