Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine - LUCOM
General Information
Mission Statement
Closest City Lynchburg, VA
Campus Setting
SuburbanFacilities
Atop Liberty Mountain and clearly visible from U.S. Highways 460 and 29, the Center for Medical and Health Sciences consists of approximately 140,000-square-feet across four floors. It is designed as a state-of-the-art modern learning environment with a fully equipped Center for Research and an innovative Center for Standardized Patient and Simulation. Expansive, technologically advanced Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM), Clinical Medicine, and Anatomy Labs are provided for LUCOM student-doctors to acquire knowledge and skills through observation, participation, practice, hands-on applications, and cadaveric dissection.
Sixteen small group study rooms and 12 conference rooms provide for the active learning curriculum with full electronic capability and interface within the labs, library, and auditoriums of the facility described. LUCOM’s high-end, sophisticated technology also supports two modern auditoriums that each seat 203 student doctors and provide lecture-demonstration and interactive learning.
The interaction with and professional service for patients of the region is provided by the extensive Liberty Mountain Medical Group (LMMG), down the road from the Center. The LMMG supports sports medicine, student, faculty, and staff health needs of Liberty University, as well as provides osteopathic health care to the Lynchburg metropolitan area. A primary emphasis is placed on providing service for those otherwise underserved.
Student Residence Options
- Professional organizations
- Student Interest groups
- Volunteer opportunities
- Academic advising
- Tutoring services
- Mentorship program
COM Accreditation Status Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
University Affiliation(s) Liberty University
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2023-2024
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
635
Total Male
289
Total Female
345
Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
635
First-Year Matriculants
137
First-Year Male Matriculants
71
First-Year Female Matriculants
66
Matriculants In-State
26
Matriculants Out-of-State
111
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.0%
Asian
18.2%
Black/African American
1.5%
Hispanic/Latino
8.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.0%
White
61.3%
Multiple Races
4.4%
Undisclosed
2.2%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
88.0%
Non-Science Majors
12.0%
Graduate Degrees
14.6%
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Overview
Private Institution
Non-Profit
Liberty University
Institutional Affiliation
2012
Year Founded
Suburban
Campus Setting
Campus Contact
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine - LUCOM
Address
(434) 592-7444
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
Curricular Offerings
LUCOM utilizes a spiral, triple-helix curriculum with an emphasis on active learning and problem solving to prepare its students to meet the competencies established by the profession, and to provide the opportunity for students to obtain the level of professional, ethical, medical knowledge, and skills required of osteopathic physicians. Early clinical experiences and medical outreach opportunities during the first two years of medical school integrate the student into the professional atmosphere and facilitate the development of professionalism through:
- classroom lecture-demonstration
- active and team-based learning presentations
- hands-on laboratory sessions
- small-group, case-based learning episodes
- the use of standardized patients and simulation
- guided independent study opportunities
The goals of the curriculum are to foster not only the acquisition of knowledge and skills, but also the assessment, evaluation, and application of this factual knowledge in a clinical context. LUCOM strives to produce graduates who can pursue graduate medical education in any discipline of medicine but places an emphasis on community-based medical specialties to meet the needs of underserved populations. LUCOM seeks to teach students the techniques they will require to continue to learn and grow professionally and personally throughout their lifetime.
Preparatory/Postbaccalaureate Programs Offered
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biomedical Sciences
- Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Sciences
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 (Human Anatomy and Physiology)
Biochemistry
Required3 semester hours (either Biochemistry or Cell Biology)
Biology/Zoology
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Cell/Molecular Biology
Required3 semester hours (either Biochemistry or Cell Biology)
Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Genetics
Recommended3 semester hours
Immunology
Recommended3 semester hours
Physics
Required With Lab4 semester hours
Physiology
Recommended3 semester hours (Human Anatomy and Physiology)
Additional Science Courses
Recommended:
- Epidemiology, 3 semester hours
- Immunology, 3 semester hours
Behavioral Sciences
Recommended3 semester hours
College English
Required6 semester hours
Math/Statistics
Recommended3 semester hours
Admissions
LUCOM begins reviewing AACOMAS applications when they are available approximately in mid-June. The Admissions staff reviews all applications to ensure the following requirements are met:
- Minimum GPA
- Minimum MCAT scores
- Two essay responses
- Three letters of Recommendation (Academic, General, Physician).
The LUCOM application is returned electronically along with payment of a non-refundable application fee of $50. Applicants will be able to schedule their interview upon receipt of the LUCOM application fee. Once applicants have interviewed, their application packets are reviewed by the Admissions Committee members who vote on the outcome for each applicant (Accept, Waitlist, Reject). Applicants are then notified either by phone or email regarding the Admissions Committee’s decision within approximately 30-days.
Interview Options: Option to interview virtually or in-person
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, but only in certain circumstances (please explain)
Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? Yes
Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? Yes, but only in certain circumstances (please explain)
LUCOM waives the MCAT requirement for LU applicants that have been accepted into the LU MED 3+1 program.Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
Primary Application Service: AACOMAS
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 6, 2024
Primary Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
It is the policy of Liberty University and all of its affiliated colleges and organizations to not unlawfully engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, non-disqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, political beliefs, or affiliations. All qualified candidates are considered for admission. International students are eligible to apply.
LUCOM endeavors to recruit and admit students who are committed to serving in the rural and medically underserved areas. Admission to LUCOM is competitive, selective, and designed to advance LUCOM’s mission and vision. Any undergraduate major is acceptable as long as prerequisites are completed and taken for credit at an accredited college or university.
Completed applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee to evaluate a candidate’s academic ability, knowledge of and commitment to the tenets of osteopathic medicine, community service, professionalism, communication skills, and personal integrity. Competitive candidates are scheduled for an interview. Admissions Committee decisions are made at various intervals during the admissions cycle.
Candidates who submit an application early and return all required documents promptly will be at an advantage in the admissions process. Decisions are usually provided within 30-days after the interview.
International Students Accepted? Accepts International Students
LUCOM accepts international students but strongly encourages each applicant to investigate the licensure and practice requirements from their originating countries. Some U.S. postgraduate training programs may not sponsor required visas.Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Application Interview Format: Traditional
Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? No
EDP Applications Submitted To AACOMAS
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
Minimum GPA Minimum MCAT result Two essay responses Three letters of recommendation (Academic, General, Physician).
Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: May 20, 2024
Supplemental Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants
Screened applicants: Students must have obtained not less than a 3.0 GPA overall and 3.0 GPA in sciences to be considered for admission. Applicants must have a cumulative score of at least 499 on the MCAT and have no score less than 123 to be considered for admission.Supplemental Application Fee: $50
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? No
Earliest Acceptance Date
August 1, 2024
Latest Acceptance Date
July 25, 2025
Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
July 16, 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
505.5
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.58
Oldest MCAT Considered: May 6, 2021
Latest MCAT Score Accepted: January 15, 2025
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
Main Admissions Contact
(434) 592-7444
Phone
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2024-25 academic year
In-State Tuition
$49,440
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,440
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$3,935
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$3,935
Health Insurance Fee
$0
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$28,414
Average Graduate Indebtedness
$265,537
Acceptance Deposit
$2,000, non-refundable
Additional Deposit
$0
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? No
Financial Aid Website http://www.liberty.edu/lucom/financialaid
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 76%
Scholarships Offered? No