Joplin, MO
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $53,706
Tuition (Out of State): $53,706
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: 8%
Total Enrollment: 162
Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 2017
Accreditation Year: N/A
Website: https://www.kansascity.edu/programs/college-of-osteopathic-medicine
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 504
Average GPA: 3.52
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
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About the School
Kansas City University (KCU) established its Joplin, Missouri, campus in 2017, marking the first medical school to open in the state in nearly 50 years.
Curriculum
The Farber-McIntire Campus in Joplin was developed through partnerships with Mercy Hospital Joplin, Freeman Health System, the City of Joplin, and philanthropic leaders from the surrounding community.
Facilities
The Joplin campus features a modern, purpose-built medical education center equipped with simulation labs, a standardized patient center, and high-tech lecture halls. Its anatomy lab incorporates both traditional dissection and digital tools to enhance spatial understanding. The campus shares resources with KCU’s College of Dental Medicine and benefits from the surrounding city’s investments in health sciences and community wellness infrastructure.
Demographics
KCU-COM Joplin attracts a diverse student body with a strong commitment to service and rural health. While many students hail from Missouri and neighboring states, the school also welcomes applicants from across the country who are drawn to its mission-driven education. The campus fosters a collaborative and supportive culture, and its smaller size relative to urban institutions allows for personalized mentorship and close faculty-student interaction.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of KCU-Joplin:
Student Loan Burden: $364,109
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at KCU-Joplin, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $364,109. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 79% Nationally
The cost of living at KCU-Joplin is lower than 79% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
The neighborhood around KCU-Joplin is relatively quiet and spread out, with limited walking or biking options. Most errands and outings will require a car, making this setting better suited for students with access to personal transportation.
School Address: 2901 St. Johns Blvd, Joplin, MO 64804
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