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DO · Meridian, ID · private · applies through AACOMAS

Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

Known as ICOM

COCA: AccreditationWebsiteAdmissions page
505.4MCAT mean · 2026
3.54GPA mean
231Class size
17%In-state matriculants
—Secondary fee
—Secondary deadline
$62,792Tuition + fees, in state
$62,792Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: Not statedCommunity college: YesOnline courses: Not statedPass/fail: Not stated
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biological Sciences
Required8YesNot statedNot statedNot statedYes1 year, 8 semester / 12 quarter credit hours with lab; 'C' or better in each required course
Physics
Required6Not statedNot statedNot statedNot statedYes1 year, 6-8 semester / 9-12 quarter credit hours; lab not stated
Inorganic Chemistry or General Chemistry
Required8YesNot statedNot statedNot statedYes1 year, 8 semester / 12 quarter credit hours with lab
Organic Chemistry
Required8YesNot statedNot statedNot statedYes1 year, 8 semester / 12 quarter credit hours with lab; ICOM 'will consider a combination of 16 hours of chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry, depending on the university's sequence'
English
Required6Not statedNot statedNot statedNot statedYes1 year, 6 semester / 9 quarter credit hours
Additional science (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Immunology)
Recommended6Not statedNot statedNot statedNot statedYes6 semester credit hours of 300/400-level or higher 'highly recommended'

Source: school-website. Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Yes 'ICOM does not accept applications from students requiring an F-1 student visa status at this time.' Legal permanent residents must provide a green card; pending residency not eligible. FAQ on out-of-state: 'ICOM will accept students from across the nation who will help us meet our mission.' Foreign coursework must be evaluated by an AACOM-approved service.
International applicants
No
DACA applicants
Not stated

Source: not recorded. Verify with the school.

Interview

Traditional / one-on-oneVirtual
Format
traditional virtual FAQ: 'ICOM conducts all interviews virtually'; each session is led by two faculty members and lasts approximately 30 minutes. Interviews offered on a rolling basis September through March.

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Source: school-website. Verify with the school.

Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates

Casper
Not stated
AAMC PREview
Not stated

Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$62,792$62,792
Health insurance——
Total cost of attendance, year 1——

Tuition as listed on AACOM's Choose DO Explorer (self-reported by the college); fees and cost of attendance not included.

Source: AACOM Choose DO Explorer (listing with 75 campus cards) and per-college detail pages (aacom.org/detail-pages/com/...) (AACOM, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Entering class 2026

Matriculated
231
MCAT (mean)
505.4
GPA (mean)
3.54
In-state
17%

Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.

Notes

In-state/regional preference (college site): We value applicants who demonstrate interest in practicing in rural or underserved areas, especially within Idaho and the surrounding Mountain West region. | Accreditation statement on college site: The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) | AACOM profile accreditation text: ICOM has received full accreditation by the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). Listed as 'Minimum competitive GPA: 3.2 science & cumulative' (FAQ calls 3.2 a 'competitive floor'); Early Decision requires 3.20. At least 75% of bachelor's credits completed; degree before matriculation. Articulation-agreement graduates guaranteed an interview.

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