Parker, CO
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $64,500
Tuition (Out of State): $64,500
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: 8%
Total Enrollment: 234
Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 2006
Accreditation Year: N/A
Website: https://www.rvu.edu/admissions/do/
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 507
Average GPA: 3.4
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 29% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
School Review Summary
Overall, students rated the program a 3.3 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as moderately cooperative. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Graduates feel underprepared for board exams. Faculty members are seen as reasonably approachable.
5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for RVUCOM
- 1. Motivation and Fit – What unique characteristics, abilities, or skills will you contribute to help MCOM reach new heights in medical education? (no character/word limit)
- 2. Motivation and Fit – If you have previously applied, what have you done to strengthen your candidacy since your last application? (optional, 500 characters)
- 3. Other – If you are not currently in school, what have you been doing since you were a full-time student? (optional, 9999)
- 4. Other – Were you employed during the regular school year (excluding summers) while you were in undergraduate school? If so, please specify the number of hours you worked per week and the type of work you...
- 5. Motivation and Fit – Why do you want to attend RVUCOM and become an osteopathic physician? (9999)
About the School
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) is a private, for-profit medical school established in 2006. It operates campuses in Englewood, Colorado; Ivins, Utah; and Billings, Montana. RVUCOM offers a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, with the inaugural class admitted in 2008. The institution is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation and the Higher Learning Commission.
Curriculum
RVUCOM's curriculum emphasizes early clinical integration and hands-on experience. The first two years focus on classroom-based learning of basic health sciences, while the third and fourth years consist of clinical clerkships in major medical specialties. Students are placed at regional centers to ensure continuity and coordination of clinical education within the college's extensive clinical training network. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for graduate medical education, with an emphasis on primary care.
Facilities
The Colorado campus features a health clinic, the Rocky Vista Health Center, which provides primary care services, including internal medicine, sports medicine, and osteopathic manipulation. The clinic employs board-certified physicians and offers opportunities for advanced medical students to participate under supervision. The Montana campus, opened in 2023, includes a 138,000-square-foot medical education building equipped with a state-of-the-art simulation center, patient rooms, interactive classrooms, a yoga studio, a culinary kitchen for health food preparation, and a large library.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of RVUCOM:
Student Loan Burden: $425,016
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at RVUCOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $425,016. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 88% Nationally
The cost of living at RVUCOM is lower than 88% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
The area surrounding RVUCOM is best navigated by car, with few amenities within walking or biking distance. While this quieter environment may offer fewer distractions, it requires a bit more planning for everyday errands or exploring local offerings.
School Address: 8401 S. Chambers Road, Parker, CO 80134
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