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Accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine – June 2025

By AOA Staff

06.25.25

CHICAGO–The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) announced accreditation decisions at its June 10, 2025, meeting.

The COCA is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the accreditor of colleges of osteopathic medicine. Accreditation from the COCA signifies that a college has met or exceeded the Commission’s standards for educational quality. The following information is provided pursuant to 34 CFR §602.26:

  • Proposed Indiana University of Pennsylvania College of Osteopathic Medicine (Indiana, Pennsylvania)
    Granted candidate status
  • William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Hattiesburg, Mississippi)
    Accreditation review and decision deferred until the August 2025 meeting
  • Proposed Xavier University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Cincinnati, Ohio)
    Granted candidate status

For more information on COCA accreditation, contact [email protected].

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