Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine
Illinois · Less selective by the numbers · Founded 2026
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Admissions statistics
- Median MCAT
- 504
- MCAT range (25–75)
- 501–507
- Median GPA
- 3.55
- GPA range (25–75)
- 3.37–3.67
- Science GPA (est.)
- 3.38
- Acceptance rate
- ~10.9% (est.)
- Interview rate
- Not reported
Median MCAT by section (estimated)
- Chem / Phys
- 126
- 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 -0.05 (nat. 3.60).
MCAT range by residency Premier estimate
| Matriculants | 10th | 25th | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined | 497.7 | 500.5 | 508.1 | 511.6 |
| In-state | 498.8 | 501.9 | 510.3 | 514.3 |
| Out-of-state | 500.6 | 503.6 | 510.8 | 514.1 |
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
- 85
- Public / Private
- Private
- Setting
- Not reported
- % Out-of-state
- Not reported
- Orientation
- Service-oriented
Research vs. service orientation
Service-oriented (12/100) — New DO school (first class Fall 2026); mission on physician shortage, underserved communities, primary care; no MSTP, no NIH/research ranking.
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
- Cost of attendance
- $115,334
- Avg. graduate debt
- Not reported
- Secondary fee
- $50
- % 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: varies — verify with the school
- 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)
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 (2025-2026)
⚠ Crowdsourced & anecdotal — secondary prompts change every cycle and may be incomplete. Always confirm on the school's own secondary application.
- Reflect on an experience from your education or personal background that shaped your understanding of how individual identities, lived experiences, and cultural perspectives influence healthcare. How did this experience shape your perspective, and how might it guide your contributions to IllinoisCOM and the communities you serve and your engagement with the principles and practice of osteopathic medicine? · 500 words
- As IllinoisCOM evolves, how do you envision contributing to the college's developing identity, culture, and long-term impact? What does this opportunity represent to you personally, and how might you help shape the future of the college and its role in the broader healthcare community? · 500 words
Key facts
- Degree
- DO
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Illinois
- Region
- Midwest
- Interview format
- Not reported
- Preclinical grading
- Not reported
- Licensing exam
- COMLEX-USA (many students also take USMLE)
- Oldest MCAT accepted
- January 2024 or newer (about 3 years prior to entry)
- International applicants
- Not considered
- DACA applicants
- Not considered
- Early Decision
- Not offered
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 IllinoisCOM?
Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine has a median MCAT of 504 (typical accepted range about 501–507). At or above the median is most competitive; below the 25th percentile (501) is a reach without other strengths.
What GPA does IllinoisCOM require?
The median accepted GPA is about 3.55 (roughly 3.37–3.67). There's no hard cutoff, but below the median you'll want to be strong elsewhere.
What are the prerequisites for IllinoisCOM?
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 IllinoisCOM hard to get into?
Its acceptance rate is approximately 10.9% — less selective by the numbers for US DO programs.
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