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Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
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| Admission
Success rate |
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| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
302 : 1 |
| Retention
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| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,499 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Des Moines, IA 50312
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,309 (16,145 urban / 164 rural) |
| Households | 7,648 (2.08 people per house) |
| Families | 3,828 (2.92 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,084 |
| Pop. — Asian | 304 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 13 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 95 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 14,878 |
| Pop. — Other | 280 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Medical schools and medical centers
| Undergraduate | N/A |
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| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Exclusively graduate/professional |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
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| Calendar System | Other academic year |
| Years of college work required | 4 |
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Special Learning Opportunities
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| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center?
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
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| FT Undergraduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $23,190 | $23,190 | $23,190 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $420 | $420 | $420 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
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| Osteopathic Medicine Degree — Tuition | $32,830 | $32,830 |
| Osteopathic Medicine Degree — Required Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Podiatry Degree — Tuition | $23,885 | $23,885 |
| Podiatry Degree — Required Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Other Degree — Tuition | $19,945 | $19,945 |
| Other Degree — Required Fees | N/A | N/A |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | N/A |
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| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 11 | 2 | 13 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 8 | 9 | 17 |
Hispanic | 9 | 13 | 22 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 45 | 75 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | 3 | 6 |
White Non-Hispanic | 573 | 526 | 1,099 |
Race Unknown | 80 | 187 | 267 |
| Total | 714 | 785 | 1,499 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 82 | 185 | |
| 40 | 61 | 101 | |
| 6 | 31 | 37 | |
| 18 | 9 | 27 | |
| 9 | 17 | 26 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | 1 | 1 | 15 | 17 | ||||
| Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO) | 2 | 3 | 7 | 165 | 8 | 185 | ||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 4 | 1 | 95 | 1 | 101 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 1 | 34 | 2 | 37 | ||||
| Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (DPM) | 1 | 1 | 25 | 27 | ||||
| Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 26 | |||
| Total | 2 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 356 | 11 | 393 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center Ranks 1003rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
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| Average FT Salary | $60,903 ($73,638 male / $56,658 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 4 (1 male / 3 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 53 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $66,165 |
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Reduced Course Load and Study Skills Assistance. In particular, the university has a Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment of High School Students and Weekend College. Students with disabilities are not left alone with programs such as Partial Services/Facilities For Students With Learning Disabilities, 60 work stations, available in: libraries, Email Accounts Provided to All Students, Commuter/Off-Campus Students Can Connect to Campus Network and Computer Helpline Available. Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center is unique in its study options. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Financial Aid Counseling, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center.
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center Admissions
DMU uses the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS), a centralized service that handles the primary applications for 24 of the 25 osteopathic colleges and three branch campuses. Application opens May 1. DMU’s deadline is February 1. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as many schools utilize the rolling admission process and increase competitiveness as the application cycle progresses. Application cost is on a graduated scale and begins at $155 for one designated school and increases to a maximum of $805. Students send official transcripts to AACOMAS. All information is verified and processed. This process takes 4-6 weeks.
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid distribution is at — scholarships per grants and — loans per jobs. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Minority Status and Leadership. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Minority Status and Leadership.
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center Students
The school’s size is approximately seventy-four graduate enrollment. Additionally, it is part of an Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Commuter campus. Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center offers Master’s and First Professional degrees.
This school features the Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Commuter campus. Definitely, the school is located 220 miles from Chicago
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
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