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:
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Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (Wichita, Kansas)Granted the accreditation status of Accreditation with Warning
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania College of Osteopathic Medicine (Indiana, PA)Granted pre-accreditation
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Proposed Xavier University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Cincinnati, OH)Pre-Accreditation decision deferred
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Rowan Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Stratford, NJ)Accreditation reaffirmed
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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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