About Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine is a Private university located in Fort Smith, Arkansas (United States of America). It was established in 2014. The institution offers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) programme in English with a stated duration of 4 Years. Its campus format is listed as Private / Rural-Urban Mix (600-acre campus). The reported intake months are July/August.
- WDOMS Listed: Compliant (54+ months academic study)
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Yes
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedCompliant (54+ months academic study)
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusYes
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$55,000
Total Course Fees$220,000 (Tuition only)
Hostel Fees / Year$12,000 (Campus-adjacent housing)
Living Cost / Month$1,900
Other Charges$665 (Annual Student Fees) + $2,000 Deposit
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
Entrance Exam RequiredMCAT (Average: 501–503)
Minimum Marks Required2.8 GPA Minimum (Median 3.6 GPA)
Minimum Age Requirement20 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
Application DeadlineMarch 1 (AACOMAS)
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: MCAT (Average: 501–503)
- Minimum Marks Required: 2.8 GPA Minimum (Median 3.6 GPA)
- Minimum Age Requirement: 20 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
- Degree Offered: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Intake Month: July/August
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats160
Student–Faculty Ratio12:1
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (Regional clinical affiliations)
Hospital Bed Capacity800+ (Mercy Fort Smith & Baptist Health)
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Early clinical skills in Years 1-2)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Regional clinical affiliations)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 25+ Clinical Core Sites
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 800+ (Mercy Fort Smith & Baptist Health)
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Included in PGY-1 Residency)
- Local Licensing Exam: COMLEX-USA
- Internship Valid in India: Valid (Post-residency completion)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo specific Indian hostel
International Student OfficeYES (International Student Admissions)
FMGE Pass Rate-
Internship Valid in IndiaValid (Post-residency completion)
Graduate Success Rate100% Match Rate (Class of 2025)
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Available in town (limited on campus)
- Indian Hostel: No specific Indian hostel
- International Student Office: YES (International Student Admissions)
- Language Training Provided: No