Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine - Noorda-COM
General Information
Mission Statement
Closest City Provo, UT
Campus Setting
SuburbanFacilities
The Noorda-COM campus, just minutes from downtown Provo, is nestled between Utah Lake and the Wasatch Mountains, and neighbors the Timpanogos Golf Club. The 140,000 sq. ft. Academic Center provides ample educational and study space, bathed in natural light with stunning mountain views.
Our unique facilities feature 70 learning pods, large classroom spaces, 18 OSCE rooms, simulation facilities, and a state-of-the-art anatomy lab, providing our students with the resources needed to become competent, confident, and compassionate osteopathic physicians. Meaningful and collaborative research experience is accomplished in conjunction with Brigham Young University (BYU), Utah Valley University (UVU), and Roseman University.
Student Residence Options
The Provo-Orem metropolitan area boasts apartments, townhomes, and houses for rent or purchase within a 15-minute drive to campus, many of which are accessible by public transportation. The Noorda-COM campus is conveniently located near many restaurants, shopping centers, and indoor/outdoor recreational opportunities.
Noorda-COM has a variety of resources to help students thrive:
- Free therapy (couples counseling included); 24/7 support via phone, text, or video
- Fun events including recreational activities, craft nights, and an annual gala
- Community-building clubs, medical specialty interest groups, and chapters of national organizations
- Access to the Headspace app
- Academic support provided by Learning Services (i.e., time management, study strategies, etc.)
- Volunteer opportunities through clubs/orgs, community partners, and a local free health clinic.
COM Accreditation Status NoordaCOM has achieved Pre-Accreditation status. Graduates of Pre-Accredited COMs are eligible to receive the DO degree, participate in the Residency Match, enter all residency programs and achieve licensure in all 50 states.
View the COCA Accreditation Standards for additional
information.
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2023-2024
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
413
Total Male
235
Total Female
170
Total Other
8
Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
413
First-Year Matriculants
181
First-Year Male Matriculants
103
First-Year Female Matriculants
78
Matriculants In-State
48
Matriculants Out-of-State
133
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.0%
Asian
19.9%
Black/African American
1.7%
Hispanic/Latino
14.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.6%
White
55.2%
Multiple Races
4.4%
Undisclosed
3.3%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
80.8%
Non-Science Majors
19.2%
Graduate Degrees
17.7%
Overview
Private Institution
For Profit
2019
Year Founded
Suburban
Campus Setting
Campus Contact
Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine - Noorda-COM
Address
(385) 378-5201
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
Curricular Offerings
Our curriculum diverges significantly from traditional medical education. Our blended curricular model pioneers the integration of technology and directed personal guidance, putting students at the center of their medical education experiences. No scheduled classes. No large classroom lectures. The heart of our curriculum is faculty pre-recorded, short video segments covering defined learning objectives. Students engage with core content in small groups of about 3-8 people in on-campus learning pods and collaboratively accomplish required assignments. Groups schedule their own learning times, giving the students a great degree of flexibility.
Hands-on skills are a crucial competency for successful physicians. Students will have ample opportunity to work with interdisciplinary teams to simulate real healthcare delivery experiences. Discipline-specific clinical experiences are designed in collaboration with local and regional hospitals and clinics, utilizing similar asynchronous, learning objective-driven content.
Pre- and post-rotation instruction for core third-year rotations blend holographic, animated, and live patients with augmented or virtual reality and hands-on task trainers. Proficiencies essential to be a meaningful contributor to the healthcare team are emphasized. The goal and objective of our curricular model are to provide students every tool possible to be a successful clinician, maximizing their professional opportunities.
Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs Offered
Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine and Utah Valley University have partnered to offer Noorda-COM students the opportunity to complete a Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in healthcare administration.
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 semester hours
Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Genetics
RecommendedImmunology
RecommendedPhysics
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Physiology
RecommendedAdditional Science Courses
Behavioral Sciences
Required6 semester hours
College English
Required6 semester hours
Math/Statistics
Required6 semester hours
Additional Non-Science Courses
Recommended: Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy
Admissions
Noorda-COM is seeking to recruit students from around the country who fulfill the mission, vision, and values of our organization. Students who display academic excellence, leadership qualities, and the inherent desire to help others are encouraged to apply. Our admissions team provides a holistic review of each applicant, taking into account all academic and extracurricular experiences.
In addition, selected applicants will be invited to complete a secondary application via a short video or essay, allowing the Admissions Committee to get to know the applicant better. Finally, a select group of students will be invited to complete interviews with the faculty and staff at Noorda-COM. Students will be notified of final decisions via email. Throughout the admissions process, the Noorda-COM Admissions team will be available to provide guidance and answer applicant questions.
Interview Options: Option to interview virtually or in-person
Physician letter required? N/A; no physician letter required
Virtual Shadowing Options? Will accept EITHER virtual or in-person shadowing
Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? Yes, but only in certain circumstances
Not to include independent study coursework.Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? Yes, but only in certain circumstances
Courses impacted by COVID-19.Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes, but only in certain circumstances
Online lab coursework impacted by COVID-19 restrictions will be accepted;In-person labs strongly preferred.
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 6, 2024
Primary Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
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
The following supplemental materials are required as part of the secondary application process:
- A video (preferred) or essay response,
- Professional headshot,
- Signed attestation of minimum technical standards,
- Letters
of recommendation/evaluation are required from the three (3) following sources*:
- A healthcare source (preferably an osteopathic physician)
- An academic source
- A character reference
- Secondary application fee
*See website for more details
Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: June 1, 2024
Supplemental Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants
Secondary applications will be offered to applicants who best demonstrate a fit with the mission, vision, and values of Noorda-COM.Supplemental Application Fee: $60
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? Yes
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes
Noorda-COM will waive supplemental fees for students who submit evidence of an AACOMAS fee waiver or the AAMC Fee Assistance Program (FAP).Earliest Acceptance Date
September 1, 2024
Latest Acceptance Date
July 25, 2025
Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
July 14, 2025
Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
Deferral requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.Acceptance/deposit deadlines conform to the AACOMAS Traffic Guidelines Schedule? Yes
Osteopathic Medical College (COM) applicants may be asked to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule:
- Those accepted prior to November 15 to have until December 14.
- Those accepted between November 15 and January 14 to have 30 days
- Those accepted between January 15 and April 30 to have 14 days.
- Those accepted on or after May 1 may be asked by the accepting COM for an immediate deposit.
- After May 1 of the year of matriculation, each COM has the discretion to implement COM-specific procedures for accepted students who hold one or more seats at other COMs.
Mean MCAT Score
503.0
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.40
Oldest MCAT Considered: January 1, 2022
Latest MCAT Score Accepted: March 31, 2025
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
Main Admissions Contact
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2024-25 Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$64,572
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,572
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$3,231
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$3,231
Health Insurance Fee
$4,860
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$27,151
Average Graduate Indebtedness
N/A
Acceptance Deposit
$1,250
Additional Deposit
$750
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? Yes
Partially, as defined by Utah State law.Financial Aid Website https://www.noordacom.org/tuition/
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 0%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: N/A