The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific at Western University of Health Sciences Admissions Statistics and Rankings
EDU
April 29, 2018
Medical School Admissions
Admissions Policies and Procedures
Details on the policies, preferences, criteria, factors, and procedures used in the admission process. Data appear as originally submitted by this school.
| COMP accepts applications from qualified candidates. While grades and MCAT scores are important and suggest future academic success, COMP recognizes that these do not guarantee success as a physician. Non-academic criteria are also important. COMP seeks a diverse and balanced student population. An on-campus interview is required. |
Admissions Information
| Director of admissions |
Susan Hanson |
| Application fee |
$65 |
| AMCAS application accepted |
No |
| Applications accepted |
May 1 (Begins)
February 1 Application deadline |
| Secondary application required |
Yes |
| Personal interview required |
Yes |
| Regular application acceptance notification |
N/A |
| Students must respond to offer of admission within (weeks) |
12 |
| Deferred entrance available |
Yes |
| Deposit to hold place in class due |
at the time of offer |
| Early decision plan offered |
No |
| Early decision application period |
N/A |
| Early decision plan notification date |
N/A |
| Starting month (class of 2013-2014) |
August |
Admissions & Enrollment
MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.53 |
| Oldest MCAT considered |
2009 |
| Average MCAT scores |
9.2 MCAT composite score
10.2 biological
9.6 physical sciences
8.5 verbal reasoning
O writing |
| Required undergraduate coursework |
| biology/zoology |
inorganic (general) chemistry |
| English |
physics |
| organic chemistry |
behavioral science |
|
Combined Degree Programs
Medical School Academics
Program Offerings
| AIDS |
internal medicine |
| drugs/alcohol abuse |
pediatrics |
| family medicine |
rural medicine |
| geriatrics |
women’s health |
|
Student/Patient Interaction
| How often do first-year students come into contact with patients through the school curriculum? |
Very frequently |
| Are there opportunities for first- or second-year students to work in community health clinics? |
Yes |
| Do all students spend time with community practicing physicians in community-based, ambulatory settings during the course that teaches basic clinical skills (e.g., history taking/physical diagnosis)? |
Yes |
| Do all students spend time with community practicing physicians in community-based, ambulatory settings during an introductory course aimed at introducing students to medical practice? |
No |
Stress Relief Services Offered
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)
| Services |
| expanded-hour gym access |
| peer counseling |
| professional counseling |
| religious support |
| support groups |
|
Faculty
| Full-time faculty-student ratio |
0.1:1 – Low |
| Full-time faculty |
65 |
| Part-time faculty |
14 |
| Full-time faculty in basic sciences |
30 |
| Part-time faculty in basic sciences |
7 |
| Full-time faculty in clinical program |
35 |
| Part-time faculty in clinical program |
7 |
2011 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Grants
| NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) |
$1.7 |
| NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitals |
9 |
| Principal investigators (PIs) |
5 |
| Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants |
6 |
Teaching Hospitals
Primary teaching hospitals affiliated with this medical school where clinical teaching or training is carried out.
| Hospitals |
| Alhambra Hospital Medical Center |
Pacific Hospital of Long Beach |
| Arrowhead Regional Medical Center |
Patton State Hospital |
| Chino Valley Medical Center |
Providence Centralia |
| Citrus Valley Medical Center |
Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center |
| City of Hope National Medical Center |
Riverside County Regional Medical Center |
| Corona Regional Medical Center |
Rogue Valley Medical Center |
| Doctors Hospital Medical Center/Montclair |
San Antonio Community Hospital |
| Downey Regional Medical Center |
San Bernardino County Mental Health |
| Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center |
St. Charles Bend |
| Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center |
St. Clare Hospital |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center |
St. Joseph Medical Center |
| Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center |
Tacoma General Hospital |
| Mercy Medical Center |
Three Rivers Community Hospital |
| North Orange County Pediatrics |
Western University Medical Center |
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Curricula Descriptions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school.)
| Four-year program curriculum |
| The curriculum is divided into three phases: Introduction to the basic sciences; correlated system teaching, incorporating basic and clinical sciences in the study of the organ systems of the body; clinical experiences. |
Medical School Ranking
| Rank Not Published |
Best Research |
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| Rank Not Published |
Best Primary Care |
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Research Ranking Scores
| Score |
N/A |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
1.9 |
| Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) |
1.8 |
| NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions) |
$1.7 |
| NIH research grant funds per faculty member (in thousands) |
$26.74 |
Primary Care Ranking Scores
| Score |
N/A |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
2.4 |
| Residency directors assessment score (out of 5) |
2.2 |
| Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) |
41.0% – Medium |
Ranking Admission Statistics
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.53 |
| MCAT composite score |
9.2 |
| Acceptance rate |
27.2% – High |
| Full-time faculty-student ratio |
0.1:1 – Low |
| Total medical school enrollment |
986 |
Medical School Student Body
Student Body
| Total medical school enrollment |
986 |
| In-state students |
62.8% |
| Minority students |
42.1% |
| Underrepresented minority students |
3.8% |
| International students |
2.0% |
| Non-traditional students |
10.0% |
Medical School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director |
Otto Reyer |
| Financial aid phone |
(909) 469-5350 |
Expenses
| Tuition |
| Full-time: $47,515 |
| Required fees |
$40 |
| Room and board |
$13,007 |
| Average indebtedness of 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt |
$203,430 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Students receiving any financial aid |
90% |
| Students receiving loans |
87% |
| Students receiving grants/scholarships |
19% |
| Students receiving work study |
1% |
Medical School Residency
Residency Program Admissions (Class of 2011)
| Graduates admitted to their first-choice residency program |
51.0% |
| Graduates admitted to one of their top three choices of residency programs |
76.7% |
| Most popular residency and specialty programs (2010 and 2011 classes) |
| family practice |
physical medicine and rehabilitation |
| internal medicine |
psychiatry |
| orthopaedic surgery |
surgery – general |
| pathology – anatomic and clinical |
transitional year |
| pediatrics |
internal medicine/pediatrics |
|
Primary Care and In-State Residencies
| Graduates entering primary care specialties (2009-2011 average) |
41.0% – Medium |
| Graduates accepting in-state residencies (2010 and 2011 average) |
68.0% |
