Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine: what it looks for, GPA and MCAT
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private osteopathic medical school in Pennsylvania (Philadelphia; Georgia; South Georgia).
What Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine says it looks for
Experiences
Clinical exposure, research, leadership, extracurriculars and community involvement.
Qualities
Motivation for medicine assessed in whole application.
Mission and background
Each PCOM location has its own admissions committee despite shared requirements.
The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides. Summarized from the school's admissions page, checked October 2026. Not a ranking, a rubric or a prediction of admission.
Admissions statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median GPA of admitted students | 3.50 |
| Median MCAT of admitted students | 504 |
| Interview invite rate | Not reported |
| School type | Private |
| State | Pennsylvania |
Sources: GPA, MCAT and interview rate: AACOM school profile, with some figures user-reported (dataset updated 2026-08-04). Not a ranking or a prediction of admission. AesculaMD is not affiliated with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, the AAMC or AACOM.
Common questions
What does Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine look for in applicants?
From Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine's own admissions pages (checked October 2026): Experiences: Clinical exposure, research, leadership, extracurriculars and community involvement. Qualities: Motivation for medicine assessed in whole application. The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides.
What is Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine's mission focus?
Each PCOM location has its own admissions committee despite shared requirements. Summarized from the school's published guidance, checked October 2026.
What GPA and MCAT do students admitted to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine have?
The median GPA is 3.50 and the median MCAT is 504 (AACOM school profile, with some figures user-reported). A median is the middle of the admitted class, not a minimum: half were admitted below it.
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