Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine: Review & Facts

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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a graduate and professional, private not-for-profit school with 3,040 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1899 and is one of the 32 schools and colleges located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

At Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine you can receive your postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine follows a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 16 majors. The most popular concentrations are Occupational Therapy, Medical, Psychology, Medical Assistant, and Pharmacy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

Student to faculty ratio at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is reasonably decent, 21:1.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
No
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine will consider accepting your credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities) at entry.

The graduate application fee is $60.00. The first-professional application fee is $50.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (215) 871-6770 or check Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$1,500
Low
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine provides a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 300 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is low: nearly $1,500 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Location and Address

Postal Address:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
4170 City Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19131, USA
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