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University of Pikeville

Pikeville, Kentucky 🇺🇸DO · 4 yearsCOCA: Accreditation

Takes out-of-stateMCAT requiredTraditional interview
Admissions websiteVerified Oct 22, 2026

At a glance

Average GPA

3.51

Average MCAT

498.6

Class size

133

Applicants

—

Interviewed

—

Admitted

133

Program length

4 years

Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

2024-2025 figures from official sources

Who can apply

Kentucky residents

57 seats

"Matriculants In-State 57" (2024-2025); share = 57 ÷ 133, rounded to 3 decimals.

Out-of-state applicants

76 seats

"Matriculants Out-of-State 76" (2024-2025); share = 76 ÷ 133, rounded to 3 decimals.

Requirements

Degree

Not published

Prerequisites

  • Biology/Zoology - Required, 12 semester hours
  • Chemistry (Inorganic) - Required, with lab, 8 semester hours
  • Chemistry (Organic) - Required, with lab, 8 semester hours
  • Physics - Required, with lab, 8 semester hours
  • College English - Required, 6 semester hours
  • Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology - Recommended, 4 semester hours each
  • Genetics, Math/Statistics - Recommended, 3 semester hours each
  • Online coursework and online lab coursework accepted to fulfill prerequisites; pass/fail prerequisite grades accepted

GPA

No published minimum GPA; average cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2024-2025 matriculants reported as 3.51.

MCAT

MCAT requiredRequired; not waived under any circumstance. Oldest MCAT considered August 1, 2025; latest accepted January 30, 2027.

Casper

Not published by the school

Also required

Physician letter required, from either an MD or a DO. · Shadowing is not a stated required minimum-hours category but is reviewed as part of completed applications; either virtual or in-person shadowing is accepted. · Letters of recommendation accepted via AACOMAS, Interfolio, or email. · Does not accept international students; DACA students also not considered.

How selection works

No stated residency preference; majority of matriculants are out-of-state (57 in-state vs. 76 out-of-state, 2024-2025).

Interview

Format

Traditional

Delivery

In person

When

Not published

Dates, deadlines & fees

  1. May 4, 2026

    Earliest AACOMAS application submission date · "Earliest Application Submission Date: May 4, 2026"

  2. May 4, 2026

    Earliest supplemental application submission date · "Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: May 4, 2026"

  3. Feb 1, 2027

    Primary AACOMAS application deadline · "Primary Application Deadline: February 1, 2027"

  4. Mar 1, 2027

    Supplemental application deadline · "Supplemental Application Deadline: March 1, 2027"

  5. Jul 20, 2027

    Orientation/start date for first-year students · "Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students July 20, 2027"

Secondary application fee

USD 75, non-refundable; sent to all screened applicants meeting reasonable academic requirements

Seat deposit

USD 1,000 acceptance deposit, applied to tuition, non-refundable

Tuition (2026-2027)

Domestic: USD 59,750 per year

Special programs & mission

The mission of the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) is to provide men and women with an osteopathic medical education that emphasizes primary care, encourages research, promotes lifelong scholarly activity and produces graduates who are committed to serving the healthcare needs of communities in rural Kentucky and other Appalachian regions.

Sources

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