🏫 College Overview

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private health professions college with campuses in Erie and Greensburg, Pennsylvania; Bradenton, Florida; and Elmira, New York.[1][2] It describes itself as one of the nation’s largest medical schools and the only osteopathic academic health center in the nation.[1]

🎓 Academics

LECOM offers education in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, and dental medicine, with student-centered pathways across its campuses.[1] Its academic catalog emphasizes innovative learning pathways for health career education based on competencies and professionalism.[3]

🎯 Admissions

For the College of Osteopathic Medicine, applicants must complete a baccalaureate degree by enrollment, hold at least a 2.7 overall GPA to receive a supplemental application, submit required recommendation letters, and complete specified prerequisite coursework.[4] The college considers MCAT scores from the past five years, and the supplemental application deadline is April 1.[5]

💰 Cost and Aid

LECOM states that it offers one of the lowest tuition rates for private medical colleges in the country and provides financial aid guidance, including FAFSA and federal loan information.[6] The College of Osteopathic Medicine tuition page also notes that tuition and fees are due at the start of each term and that students should plan for tuition, fees, and living expenses as part of the cost of education.[6]

⚠️ Important Details

The College of Osteopathic Medicine page identifies multiple locations for the DO program, including a main campus in Erie and additional locations in Elmira, Greensburg, Bradenton, and Jacksonville.[1] The college also reports a 100% residency placement rate for 2025 and $4 million in scholarships awarded annually.[1]

🔗 Official Sources

[1]|LECOM College of Osteopathic Medicine|https://lecom.edu/college-of-osteopathic-medicine/ [2]|LECOM Main Site|https://lecom.edu [3]|LECOM Academic Catalog|https://lecom.edu/academics/catalog/ [4]|LECOM College of Osteopathic Medicine Entrance Requirements|https://lecom.edu/college-of-osteopathic-medicine/com-entrance-requirements/ [5]|LECOM College of Osteopathic Medicine Apply|https://lecom.edu/college-of-osteopathic-medicine/com-apply/ [6]|LECOM College of Osteopathic Medicine Tuition and Fees|https://lecom.edu/college-of-osteopathic-medicine/com-tuition-and-fees/