CHICAGO–The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) announced accreditation decisions at its Apr 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, PA)
    Granted pre-accreditation
  • Proposed Xavier University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Cincinnati, OH)
    Pre-Accreditation decision deferred
  • Rowan Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Stratford, NJ)
    Accreditation reaffirmed
  • University of Northern Colorado College of Osteopathic Medicine (Greely, CO)
    Granted pre-accreditation status

For more information on COCA accreditation, contact predoc@osteopathic.org.

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