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COCA

May 2026 accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine

By AOA Staff

07.14.26

CHICAGO–The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) announced accreditation decisions at its April 31 – May 1, 2026, 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:

  • Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (Wichita, Kansas)
    Granted the accreditation status of Accreditation with Warning
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania College of Osteopathic Medicine (Indiana, Pennsylvania)
    Granted pre-accreditation
  • Proposed Xavier University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Cincinnati, Ohio)
    Pre-accreditation decision deferred
  • Rowan Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Stratford, New Jersey)
    Accreditation reaffirmed
  • University of Northern Colorado College of Osteopathic Medicine (Greely, Colorado)
    Granted pre-accreditation status

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

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