Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine - Burrell COM
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Main Campus
Melbourne, Florida
Additional Locations
General Information
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine utilizes the latest technologies and learning methods to ensure success in the classroom and future professional practice. Led by highly experienced professionals from osteopathic, allopathic and higher education, the College is committed to impacting the workforce needs and access to quality medical services in the region.
- Burrell College's Las Cruces (NM) campus is located on the campus of New Mexico State University. The College's Melbourne (FL) campus is located on the campus of Florida Institute of Technology.
- The College celebrates its nationally recognized faculty, students and clubs, and its collaborative campus climate.
- Our commitment to increase access to healthcare in underserved communities is a top priority. Our students connect to our mission communities and beyond by linking their varied backgrounds and experiences to practice.
- Medical students are very active in coordinating and participating in regional community outreach, education, and service projects.
- The College’s robust pre-clinical standardized patient program, high fidelity mannequins, and procedure-specific training provide medical students with opportunities to refine their clinical skills.
- Medical students expand their knowledge by utilizing the gross anatomy cadaver lab, digital anatomy software, and by engaging in research opportunities.
- The College boasts a 99% average graduate medical education placement rate.
Additional Locations
Additional Locations offer the same programs as the main campus. Use the main campus' application to apply to additional locations.
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine - Burrell COM
Affiliation
Address
Campus Setting
Website https://burrell.edu
Phone
Mission Statement
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine educates a diverse osteopathic physician and healthcare workforce committed to improving the quality and access to healthcare in underserved communities.
iPara la gente y el futuro! For the people and the future!
Closest City Las Cruces, NM and Melbourne, FL
Campus Setting
SuburbanFacilities
Burrell College’s Las Cruces (NM) campus is located on the campus of New Mexico State University (NMSU) in the Chihuahuan desert of Las Cruces, NM, a beautiful, temperate and vibrant Southwest city with strong economic growth. Las Cruces is New Mexico’s second largest city with plenty of outdoor activities for residents, including hiking in the Organ Mountains, bird watching in and around Dripping Springs and river rafting on the Rio Grande. Nationally, Las Cruces has been recognized as a top place for work, recreation, tourism, retirement and raising a family.
Burrell College’s Melbourne (FL) campus is located on the campus of the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) in Melbourne, FL, along Florida’s central east coast. Melbourne residents enjoy spending time outdoors, visiting beaches, snorkeling, fishing, and boating. Nearby attractions include the Kennedy Space Center, the Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park, and Florida Tech Botanical Gardens. Melbourne lies within 75 miles of Orlando and Walt Disney World.
Both locations offer a variety of instructional spaces for both large and small groups, along with specialized laboratories such as OMM and Physical Diagnosis labs, Standardized Patient, and Simulation labs, Gross Anatomy labs, and access to Research labs.
The College’s library offers students access to a comprehensive collection of core medical and osteopathic resources, including electronic databases, journals, books, and media titles. Additionally, through affiliations with NMSU and Florida Tech, Burrell students have access to expanded student services such as additional library resources, study spaces, dining and housing options, health services and recreational facilities.
Student Residence Options
Please visit College’s website for information on housing. For additional information contact the Office of Student Affairs at studentaffairs@burrell.edu.
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine students have the opportunity to charter and join established student organizations. Of the over 60 student organizations, many are osteopathic in nature and focus on specific medical specialties, while other clubs focus on broader topics, such as community engagement, cultural groups, and students' shared interests.
These clubs are very active, offer guest speaker sessions, service projects, and outreach, while helping students to learn important lessons in a non-academic setting. Prospective students can learn more about Burrell College's student organizations by visiting https://burrell.edu/students/student-organizations/
The College offers a wide variety of student support services including financial aid education, academic support, career planning and advising, physical and mental health services. The Office of Student Affairs employs a mentorship model through its Advisory College Program designed to promote robust interaction between faculty and students. The Advisory Colleges serve as small communities where faculty advisors facilitate activities based around student success including activities that promote community acclimation, professionalism, wellness, and professional development.
COM Accreditation Status The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited with exceptional outcome by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).
University Affiliation(s) Burrell partners with New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM and Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL for student use of key amenities, such as fitness centers, libraries and campus activities.
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2024-2025
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
New Mexico-734 Florida-107
Total Male
New Mexico-282 Florida-41
Total Female
New Mexico-449 Florida-66
Total Other
New Mexico-3 Florida-0
First-Year Matriculants
New Mexico-206 Florida-107
First-Year Male Matriculants
New Mexico-70 Florida-41
First-Year Female Matriculants
New Mexico-134 Florida-66
First-Year Other Matriculants
New Mexico-2 Florida-0
Matriculants In-State
10
Matriculants Out-of-State
299
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Asian
30.1%
Black/African American
8.7%
Hispanic/Latino
21.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
White
30.7%
Multiple Races
4.2%
Undisclosed
4.5%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
81.2%
Non-Science Majors
14.6%
Graduate Degrees
14.9%
Overview
Private Institution
For Profit
Burrell partners with New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM and Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL for student use of key amenities, such as fitness centers, libraries and campus activities.
Institutional Affiliation
2013
Year Founded
Suburban
Campus Setting
Campus Contact
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine - Burrell COM
Address
(575) 674-2266
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine provides a four-year, evidence-based osteopathic medical education program that enables students to acquire the knowledge and competencies required to enter graduate medical education and the practice of osteopathic medicine.
The applications-based curriculum integrates medical knowledge, clinical skills and osteopathic principles and practice while its instructional design utilizes active learning techniques through case discussions, team-based learning, laboratory and skills instruction, and interactive integrative sessions. Students will engage in synchronous and asynchronous delivery of didactic content and in-person delivery of hands-on laboratory experiences.
Course offerings guide the student’s development of a holistic approach to clinical practice by emphasizing knowledge acquisition, clinical problem solving with a patient-centered and professional focus, and inter-professional collaboration. The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine’s clinical training curriculum is community-based and conducted in its affiliated hospitals and clinics under the supervision of a faculty in multiple medical specialties.
Burrell COM does not currently offer Dual Degree or Concurrent Programs.
Premedical Coursework
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Anatomy
RecommendedBiochemistry
RecommendedBiology/Zoology
Required With Lab8 credit hours
Cell/Molecular Biology
RecommendedChemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab8 credit hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab8 credit hours
Genetics
RecommendedImmunology
RecommendedPhysics
Required With Lab8 credit hours
Physiology
RecommendedAdditional Science Courses
- Required: Science Elective, 3 credit hours
- Recommended: Neurosciences
Behavioral Sciences
RecommendedCollege English
Recommended6 credit hours
Admissions
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine utilizes a single designation within AACOMAS. Applicants wishing to apply to either the Las Cruces (NM) or Melbourne (FL) campus should simply select Burrell College to receive their AACOMAS application. Applicants will be prompted register their campus preference during the primary application process.
The College uses a holistically driven, rolling admissions process whereby applicants are assessed in several different areas, including academic and non-academic characteristics. Applicants from both in-state and out-of-state are encouraged to apply; at this time, the College is unable to consider international applicants.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review all of the admission requirements, minimum technical standards, and information related to the admissions process on the College’s website, prior to submitting.
Interview Options: Virtual interviews only
Physician letter required? N/A; no physician letter required
Virtual Shadowing Options? Will not require any shadowing
Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? Yes
Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? Yes
Admissions prerequisite coursework may be affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prerequisite coursework with a grade of “Pass” will be considered if completed while COVID-19 mandates are/were in place. The corresponding laboratory requirement for a requisite science course may be waived only for those applicants that were unable to complete the laboratory course/component, that was cancelled/not offered (documentation from the institution’s Registrar will suffice), for a specific course taken during Spring 2020 through Spring 2021.
Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
Primary Application Service: AACOMAS
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 5, 2025
Primary Application Deadline: May 21, 2026
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students
Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Application Interview Format: Traditional
Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? No
EDP Applications Submitted To AACOMAS
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: June 1, 2025
Supplemental Application Deadline: May 28, 2026
Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants
Once the College has received an applicant’s verified AACOMAS primary application, the Office of Admissions will complete pre-screening to verify the following minimum requirements:
- Current US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Submission of a Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) score
Applicants who meet the minimum pre-screening requirements will receive an email containing login instructions on how to complete and submit the supplemental application.
Supplemental Application Fee: $80
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes
Applicants approved for an AACOMAS or AMCAS fee waiver will also be eligible to request a supplemental application fee waiver from the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. Other applicants seeking a waiver of the supplemental application fee can email the Office of Admissions directly for consideration of their circumstances.Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
July 13, 2026
Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
Seat-accepted applicants that are able to demonstrate extenuating or unexpected personal circumstances may request a one-year deferment for consideration. Requests for deferral will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to approval by the Dean of the College.
The College reserves the right to offer a deferral and/or extend a deferral beyond one-year, at the discretion of the Dean. Details for requesting a deferment can be found in the College's Catalog: https://burrell.edu/catalog/
The maximum time applicants have to accept an offer is according to the schedule below:
- Those offered a seat prior to November 15 will have 30 days to confirm acceptance of the offer. Those who have confirmed acceptance will have until December 14 to pay the accompanying non-refundable seat deposit.
- Those offered between November 15 and January 14 will have 30 days to accept the offer and submit the seat deposit.
- Those offered between January 15 and April 30 will have 14 days to accept the offer and submit the seat deposit.
- Those offered on or after May 1 may be asked for an immediate seat deposit.
- Students holding multiple acceptances at colleges of osteopathic medicine after May 1 will be notified by the Office of Admissions and provided with instructions for retaining their seat at Burrell College.
Mean MCAT Score
499.5
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.46
Oldest MCAT Considered: July 1, 2022
Latest MCAT Score Accepted: April 1, 2026
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
- Paper
Main Admissions Contact
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2025-2026 Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$67,906
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,906
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$1,875 (New Mexico); $3,537 (Florida)
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$1,875 (New Mexico); $3,537 (Florida)
Health Insurance Fee
Included in estimated annual room, board, books and living costs
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$20,854 (NM); $22,594 (Florida)
Average Graduate Indebtedness
$265,157 (NM); N/A (Florida)
Acceptance Deposit
$2,000, non-refundable
Additional Deposit
$0
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
A non-refundable deposit of $2000 is collected at the time of acceptance to secure a seat and is applied to tuition upon matriculation. Once the deposit is applied to tuition, it is refundable in accordance with the College’s Tuition Refund Policy.Deposit Refundable? No
Financial Aid Website https://burrell.edu/students/office-of-financial-aid/
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 100%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $42,445