Reports

AACOM 2023-2024 Academic Year Entering Student Survey

July 13, 2023

Diversity Entering Student Survey Financial Aid Medical Practice Mental Health & Wellness Osteopathic Recognition Resilience Rural Medicine Transition to Residency

Each year, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) collaborates with the nation's colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs) to distribute the AACOM Entering Student Survey.

Applicants & Matriculants by COM 2009-2024

November 18, 2024

Applicants Matriculants Osteopathic Medical Colleges Trends

This report on applicants and matriculants uses data from the AACOMAS application to summarize applicants/matriculants by entering year.

Applicants, Enrollment and Graduates 1977-78 - 2023-24

October 03, 2023

Applicants Graduates Matriculants Trends

This report summarizes applicants, enrollment and graduates for the academic year 1977-78 - 2023-24. From 2021-22 to 2022-23: -- Applicants decreased from 27,277 to 23,488, a reduction of 13.9%. -- First-year enrollment increased from 9,775 to 10,152, an increase of 3.9%. -- Total Enrollment rose from 35,177 to 36,678, an increase of 4.3%. -- Graduates increased from 7,702 to 7,891, an increase of 2.5%. From 2017-18 to 2022-23 (5-year comparison): -- Applicants increased from 20,916 to 23,488, a rise of 12.3%. -- First-year enrollment grew from 8,088 to 10,152, an increase of 25.5%. -- Total Enrollment rose from 28,981 to 36,678, a growth of 26.5%. -- Graduates increased from 6,416 to 7,891, an increase of 22.9%. From 2012-13 to 2022-23 (10-year comparison): -- Applicants increased from 14,976 to 23,488, a rise of 56.8%. -- First-year enrollment rose from 5,986 to 10,152, an increase of 69.6%. -- Total Enrollment grew from 21,741 to 36,678, a growth of 68.8%. -- Graduates increased from 4,806 to 7,891, an increase of 64.2%.

2022-23 Osteopathic Medical College Total Enrollment by Gender and Race/Ethnicity

September 13, 2023

Total enrollment for academic year 2022-23 is 36,734. This is an increase of 1,557 enrollees or 4.4 percent when compared to total enrollment for academic year 2021-22.

2022-23 Osteopathic Medical College First-Year Enrollment by Gender and Race/Ethnicity

September 13, 2023

Enrollment Gender Osteopathic Medical Colleges Race/Ethnicity Students Trends

First-year enrollment for academic year 2022-23 is 10,152. This is an increase of 377 enrollees or 3.9 percent when compared to first-year enrollment for academic year 2021-22.

Report on Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Attrition 2019-20 - 2021-22

August 14, 2023

Enrollment Trends

The attrition summary report provides data on the percentage of first- through fourth-year osteopathic medical students who take a leave of absence or withdraw from their medical school as reported in the Annual Osteopathic Medical School Questionnaire (Annual Survey).

Applicants & Matriculants by Race/Ethnicity, Gender and COM 2009-2022

July 21, 2023

Applicants Matriculants Trends

This report on applicants and matriculants uses data from the AACOMAS application to summarize race/ethnicity by COM, Gender and entering year.

Applicants & Matriculants by Primary Undergraduate Feeder Colleges 2009-2024

October 28, 2024

Applicants Matriculants Trends

This report on applicants and matriculants uses data from the AACOMAS application to summarize feeder colleges by entering year.

Applicants & Matriculants by Citizenship 2016-2024

November 21, 2024

Applicants Matriculants Trends

This report on applicants and matriculants uses data from the AACOMAS application to summarize citizenship by entering year.

2021-22 Osteopathic Medical College Graduates by Gender and Race/Ethnicity

May 03, 2023

Gender Graduates Osteopathic Medical Colleges Race/Ethnicity Trends

The total for 2021-22 graduates is 7,702 which is an increase of 286 graduates or 3.9 percent since 2020-21 graduates.

AACOM 2022-2023 Academic Year Survey of Graduating Seniors and POMEE Survey

April 04, 2023

Graduates Osteopathic Medical Colleges Senior Survey Students

The AACOM 2022-2023 Academic Year Survey of Graduating Seniors and POMEE Survey was distributed to the 2023 graduates to collect data on a variety of topics such as debt and financing of medical education, educational experiences, career plans, specialty selection, and demographics. It also includes the final administration of the Project in Osteopathic Medical Education and Empathy Survey (POMEE).

2011-2020 Graduating Seniors Diversity Valued by Osteopathic Medical School - Race/Ethnicity

February 24, 2021

Diversity Graduates Osteopathic Medical Colleges Race/Ethnicity Senior Survey Students

Data was reported from graduating seniors who responded to the AACOM Graduating Seniors Survey “School values diversity in its faculty, administration, and student body” question. Cross-reference by Race/Ethnicity.

2011-2020 Graduating Seniors Diversity Valued by Osteopathic Medical School - Primary Care Plans

February 24, 2021

Diversity Graduates Medical Practice Osteopathic Medical Colleges Race/Ethnicity Senior Survey Students

Data was reported from graduating seniors who responded to the AACOM Graduating Seniors Survey “School values diversity in its faculty, administration, and student body” question. Cross-reference by Race/Ethnicity and students’ primary care plans.

2011-2020 Graduating Seniors Diversity Valued by Osteopathic Medical School - Planned Practice in Underserved Areas

February 24, 2021

Diversity Graduates Osteopathic Medical Colleges Race/Ethnicity Rural Medicine Senior Survey Students

Data was reported from graduating seniors who responded to the AACOM Graduating Seniors Survey “School values diversity in its faculty, administration, and student body” question. Cross-reference by Race/Ethnicity and students’ plans to practice in underserved areas after graduation.

AACOM 2019-2020 Academic Year Entering Student and POMEE Survey

July 07, 2019

Entering Student Survey Osteopathic Medical Colleges Osteopathic Research Students

The AACOM 2019-2020 Academic Year Entering Student Survey was distributed to the 2019 first-year students to collect data on a variety of topics such as debt and financing of medical education, career plans, specialty selection, and demographics. Students could also volunteer in the nationwide Project on Osteopathic Medical Education and Empathy (POMEE) Survey.

AACOM 2021-2022 Academic Year Entering Student Survey

July 07, 2021

Entering Student Survey Osteopathic Medical Colleges Students

The AACOM 2021-2022 Academic Year Entering Student Survey was distributed to the 2021 first-year students to collect data on a variety of topics such as debt and financing of medical education, career plans, specialty selection, and demographics.

AACOM 2020-2021 Academic Year Entering Student Survey

July 09, 2020

Entering Student Survey Osteopathic Medical Colleges Students

The AACOM 2020-2021 Academic Year Entering Student Survey was distributed to the 2020 first-year students to collect data on a variety of topics such as debt and financing of medical education, career plans, specialty selection, and demographics.

AACOM 2020-2021 Academic Year Survey of Graduating Seniors

April 14, 2021

Graduates Osteopathic Medical Colleges Senior Survey Students

The AACOM 2020-2021 Academic Year Survey of Graduating Seniors was distributed to the 2021 graduates to collect data on a variety of topics such as debt and financing of medical education, educational experiences, career plans, specialty selection, and demographics.

2021-2022 Academic Year Entering Student Survey Summary Report

January 31, 2022

Entering Student Survey Osteopathic Medical Colleges Students

The Entering Student Survey queries first-year students on a variety of topics and compiles a comprehensive snapshot of students’ self-reported debt and financing of medical education, and their graduate medical education plans. The survey asks students to outline their plans for graduate medical education (GME), specialty selection, and career.

2020-2021 Academic Year Entering Student Survey Summary Report

June 02, 2021

Entering Student Survey Osteopathic Medical Colleges Students

The Entering Student Survey queries first-year students on a variety of topics and compiles a comprehensive snapshot of students’ self-reported debt and financing of medical education, and their graduate medical education plans. The survey asks students to outline their plans for graduate medical education (GME), specialty selection, and career.