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DO · Fort Lauderdale, FL · private · applies through AACOMAS

Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Known as NSU-KPCOM

COCA: AccreditationWebsiteAdmissions page
504.5MCAT mean
3.71GPA mean
322Class size
—In-state matriculants
$50Secondary fee
Mar 1, 2027Secondary deadline
$73,407Tuition + fees, in state
$73,407Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: Not statedCommunity college: YesOnline courses: YesPass/fail: Not stated
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biochemistry
Required3Not statedNot statedNot statedYesYesMinimum 2.0 GPA in biochemistry
English/humanities
Required6Not statedNot statedNot statedYesYesIncluding at least 3 hours of English; minimum 2.0 GPA
Biological science
Required8YesNot statedNot statedYesYes'biology with lab, embryology, genetics, microbiology, physiology, etc.'; minimum 2.0 GPA
General chemistry
Required8YesNot statedNot statedYesYesWith lab; minimum 2.0 GPA
Organic chemistry
Required8YesNot statedNot statedYesYesWith lab; minimum 2.0 GPA
Physics
Required8YesNot statedNot statedYesYesWith lab; minimum 2.0 GPA

Source: school-website. Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Not stated FAQ: international students not currently considered; applications accepted from 'U.S. citizens and those with valid U.S. permanent resident cards'. Requirements page still describes TOEFL/IELTS minimums for foreign nationals whose native language is not English and requires evaluation of foreign credentials; resident aliens submit a copy of the Resident Alien card.
International applicants
No
DACA applicants
Not stated

Source: not recorded. Verify with the school.

Interview

Traditional / one-on-oneVirtualIn person
Format
in_person By invitation; full-day experience with a private interview with a small team of faculty, campus tour, lunch, and Q&A with the dean; page mentions travel, overnight accommodations and parking. Virtual option not stated; format not stated.

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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.

Secondary application

Required
Yes
Fee
$50
Fee waiver available
Not stated
Deadline
Mar 1, 2027 March 1
Who receives it
Online secondary sent after the AACOMAS application is complete; $50 nonrefundable; NSU supplemental due March 1; AACOMAS fee waiver recipients who interview may qualify for an NSU waiver.

Source: school-website. Verify with the school.

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$73,407$73,407
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

Applicants
7,500
Matriculated
322
MCAT (mean)
504.5
GPA (mean)
3.71

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

Notes

Accreditation statement on college site: The NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine has been granted accreditation by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). | AACOM profile accreditation text: NSU-KPCOM is accredited by the AOA's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southeastern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Campuses per COCA directory: Nova Southeastern University Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale, FL; main; first class 1981); Nova Southeastern University Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine - Clearwater (Clearwater, FL; additional location; first class 2019) Minimum 3.0 cumulative and science GPA; competitive GPAs 'can start at 3.5'; average MCAT about 505-506. AACOMAS deadline January 15; all NSU submittals due March 1; rolling admission. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution required. Tampa Bay Regional Campus (Clearwater) is a branch site for the D.O. program.

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