A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine: MCAT & Admissions

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Admissions statistics

Median MCAT: 503
MCAT range (25–75): 500–506
Median GPA: 3.69
GPA range (25–75): 3.51–3.81
Science GPA (est.): 3.58
Acceptance rate: 9%
Interview rate: Not reported

Median MCAT by section (estimated)

Chem / Phys: 125
CARS: 125
Bio / Biochem: 126
Psych / Soc: 127

Section medians are projected from the total using the publicly published national section distribution (CARS runs lowest, Psych/Soc highest). Schools rarely publish their own per-section medians, so this is an estimate; real values are shown when we've sourced them.

vs US DO matriculants: MCAT -0.5 (nat. 503.5), GPA +0.09 (nat. 3.60).

MCAT range by residency Premier estimate

My MCAT score see where you fall

Matriculants	10th	25th	75th	90th
Combined	496.6	499.5	507.1	510.8
In-state	497.8	500.9	509.6	513.7
Out-of-state	499.6	502.7	510.1	513.4

The box spans the 25th–75th percentile; the whiskers reach the 10th and 90th. Premier's model estimates the full spread and the residency split from the published median — calibrated across every US MD program and validated to within ~1.5 points of reported figures. Estimates are shown to one decimal. How this works.

Class profile

Entering class size: 172
Public / Private: Private
Setting: Not reported
% Out-of-state: Not reported
Orientation: Service-oriented

Research vs. service orientation

Service / primary careBalancedResearch

Service-oriented (12/100) — #1 U.S. News for rural/underserved primary-care output; rural-workforce mission, minimal NIH funding, no MSTP (DO school).

Course exams

Core clerkship exams are the NBOME's standardized COMAT subject exams — standardized nationally, so they're consistent across DO schools. Whether the preclinical years lean on in-house, NBME-based, or a mix of exams isn't something schools publish in one place — so we don't guess per school; confirm specifics with the school.

Cost & aid

In-state tuition

$71,644

Out-of-state tuition

$71,644

Cost of attendance: $102,164
Avg. graduate debt: Not reported
Secondary fee: $70
% receiving aid: Not reported

Tuition & cost of attendance verified against the school's official site (official source, 2026-2027). Schools report "tuition" vs. "tuition & fees" differently and some (e.g. NYU Grossman, Kaiser early cohorts) award universal scholarships — always confirm on the official page.

Prerequisites & requirements

Typical for US DO programs — confirm this school's exact list.

Biology: 1 year with lab
General Chemistry: 1 year with lab
Organic Chemistry: 1 year with lab
Biochemistry: 1 semester (recommended/required)
Physics: 1 year with lab
English / writing: 1 year
Math / statistics: 1 semester–1 year (varies)
Psychology & Sociology: Recommended for the MCAT

Required tests

MCAT — required
CASPer: not required
AAMC PREview: varies — verify

Letters of recommendation

3–5 letters or a committee letter
At least one letter from a science faculty member
A letter from a DO (osteopathic) physician is strongly preferred

Application timeline (AACOMAS)

AACOMAS opens

Early May

Submit primary (rolling — submit early)

Late May – June

Secondary applications

June – August

Interviews

August – March

Rolling decisions

Sept onward

Most US programs admit on a rolling basis — applying early materially helps.

What this school weighs

GPA & MCAT (academic readiness)
Clinical experience & shadowing (including osteopathic shadowing)
Research experience
Community service & volunteering
Letters of recommendation
Personal statement & secondary essays
Interview performance & mission fit
State residency (especially at public schools)

Secondary essay prompts (2024-2025)

⚠ Crowdsourced & anecdotal — secondary prompts change every cycle and may be incomplete. Always confirm on the school's own secondary application.

What particular qualities do you feel you can bring to KCOM? (All information provided in this section must be the original work of the applicant.) · 500 words
What specific experience/exposure have you had with osteopathic medicine? How has this influenced your decision to become an osteopathic physician? · 500 words
Please list any changes or updates to your AACOMAS application. (This section may be left blank if your AACOMAS application is complete and accurate.)

Interview

⚠ Anecdotal — based on applicant-reported experiences (e.g. SDN). Format and questions vary year to year; treat as a guide, not a script.

Format: Traditional

Multi-part traditional format on interview day: roughly a one-hour interview with a DO faculty member, a separate one-hour interview with a PhD faculty member, and a ~30-minute interview with an admissions staff member, plus an info session and tours. Applicants describe it as friendly, relaxed, and laid back.

Questions applicants report

Why KCOM? Why DO? Why medicine?
Why should I want you as a classmate?
Tell me about yourself and your research.
Other than KCOM, what is your top choice and why? Did you apply anywhere else?
What do you do for fun? What is your greatest weakness?
Coming from a big city, do you think you could live in Kirksville?

Key facts

Degree: DO
Type: Private
Location: Missouri
Region: Midwest
Interview format: Traditional
Preclinical grading: Not reported
Licensing exam: COMLEX-USA (many students also take USMLE)
Oldest MCAT accepted: January 1, 2023 or newer (scores within three years of application)
International applicants: Not considered
DACA applicants: Not considered
Early Decision: Offered
Deferral: Allowed

Stats from the school's published class profile and publicly available national data. Prerequisite, timeline, and letter guidance is typical for US DO programs and may differ at this school. Some figures are being verified. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the AAMC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What MCAT score do I need for ATSU-KCOM?

A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine has a median MCAT of 503 (typical accepted range about 500–506). At or above the median is most competitive; below the 25th percentile (500) is a reach without other strengths.

What GPA does ATSU-KCOM require?

The median accepted GPA is about 3.69 (roughly 3.51–3.81). There's no hard cutoff, but below the median you'll want to be strong elsewhere.

What are the prerequisites for ATSU-KCOM?

Like most US DO programs, expect a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics (all with labs), biochemistry, and English, plus math/statistics. Psychology and sociology are recommended for the MCAT. Always confirm the school's exact list.

Is ATSU-KCOM hard to get into?

Its acceptance rate is approximately 9% — less selective by the numbers for US DO programs.

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