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Accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine

By AOA Staff

05.20.25

CHICAGO–The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) announced accreditation decisions at its April 16-18, 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:

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Smith, Arkansas)
Granted accreditation with exceptional outcome
Next accreditation visit: Academic year 2034-2035

Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (Chicago, Illinois)
Granted pre-accreditation
Next accreditation visit: Academic year 2029-2030

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Lynchburg, Virginia)
Granted accreditation
Next accreditation visit: Academic year 2031-2032

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Provo, Utah)
Granted accreditation with monitoring
Next accreditation visit: Academic year 2028-2029

Nova Southeastern University – Kiren C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
Granted accreditation with exceptional outcome
Next accreditation visit: Academic year 2034-2035

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