School Overview
- Degrees
- DO
- Ownership
- Private Non-Profit
- Program Length
- 4 years
- Total Enrollment
- 250
- Accreditation Status
- Accreditation with Exceptional Outcome
- Founding Year
- 1992
- Accreditation Year
- 2024
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SDN Insights
Cost of Attendance: $308,292
Estimate repayment
Estimated loan burden for LECOM using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.
Cost of Living: Below national average cost of living
Erie, PA is about 0.85x the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment lowers the living allowance from $3,000 to about $2,550 per month. Local rent and commuting choices can still move your actual budget meaningfully.
Environment: Urban
The neighborhood around LECOM 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.
Interview Feedback
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 37% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
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About the School
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is a private medical school established in 1992, with campuses in Erie and Greensburg, Pennsylvania; Bradenton, Florida; and Elmira, New York. As the nation's largest medical college, LECOM offers programs in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine, podiatric medicine, health services administration, and biomedical sciences. The institution is the only osteopathic academic health center in the United States, emphasizing a holistic approach to healthcare that integrates mind, body, and spirit.
Curriculum
LECOM's College of Osteopathic Medicine provides multiple learning pathways leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. These include a traditional lecture-discussion program, a problem-based learning program, and a directed study program. Additionally, LECOM offers two three-year accelerated programs. The Erie campus offers the lecture-discussion and directed study pathways, while the Bradenton, Greensburg, and Elmira campuses focus on problem-based learning. This flexible curriculum is designed to accommodate diverse learning styles and career goals.
Facilities
LECOM's main campus in Erie, Pennsylvania, features a comprehensive facility that includes classrooms, laboratories, and administrative offices. The Bradenton, Florida, campus houses the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the School of Pharmacy, with the School of Dental Medicine located nearby. The Greensburg campus, in partnership with Seton Hill University, provides classrooms and laboratories for medical students. The Elmira campus, established in 2020, offers a modern facility for medical education. These campuses are strategically located to serve a diverse student body across multiple states.
Demographics
As of 2022, LECOM has a total enrollment exceeding 4,100 students across its various programs. The College of Osteopathic Medicine alone enrolls over 2,200 medical students, making it the largest and most applied-to medical school in the United States. LECOM consistently graduates more primary care physicians than any other U.S. medical college, addressing the nation's healthcare needs. The institution maintains one of the lowest tuition rates among private medical schools, emphasizing affordability and accessibility in medical education.
Last Updated: Nov 30, 2025
