Athens, Ohio · DO · Public
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine is a public DO school in Athens, Ohio. It ranks 161st of 191 US medical schools on our overall 2026 ranking. Its entering class of 2026 had an average MCAT of 505.1 and an average GPA of 3.67. It received $2.9M in NIH research funding in fiscal year 2025. Of its graduates from 2005 to 2019 who practice in the US, 37.6% are in primary care and 61.0% stayed in Ohio. The median federal debt of its graduates is $265,291.
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine admissions: MCAT, GPA and acceptance rate
| Entering class | Entering class of 2026 |
|---|---|
| Students who enrolled | 260 |
| Average MCAT | 505.1 |
| Average GPA | 3.67 |
| Students from Ohio | 92% |
As published by the school: Class profile. Checked October 27, 2026. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the school before you apply.
How Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine ranks
On our balanced ranking it is 161st of 191. Each measure below is a percentile among US medical schools: 100 is the best. Rank schools on your own weights.
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research fundingNIH dollars to the school and its research hospitals | $2.9M | 29 | 138 of 194 |
| Admissions selectivityMCAT of the entering class, as the school publishes it | 505.1 | 11 | 109 of 122 |
| Primary careGraduates practicing primary care | 37.6% | 91 | 16 of 163 |
| Rural practiceGraduates practicing in rural areas | 20.0% | 94 | 11 of 163 |
| Stay in stateGraduates practicing in the school's state | 61.0% | 94 | 11 of 163 |
| Low debtMedian federal debt at graduation | $265K | 17 | 127 of 152 |
| Class diversityGraduates from groups underrepresented in medicine | 9.6% | 25 | 142 of 189 |
Where Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine graduates practice
Most common specialties
Primary careOther specialties
1,071 physicians who graduated from 2005 to 2019 and are enrolled in Medicare, by their primary specialty and first listed practice address. Pediatrics and psychiatry are under-counted because fewer of those physicians bill Medicare.
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine research funding
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine received $2.9M in NIH funding in fiscal year 2025 across 6 awards. That ranks 138th of 194 US medical schools.
Who funds it
Share of the school's own NIH funding by institute.
Largest research projects
- Combining GHR antagonism with life extending compounds: a search for synergiesJohn Kopchick · NIA · $614K
- Neural mechanisms of age-related weaknessBrian Clark · NIA · $604K
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Cost and class
Debt is the median federal loan debt (Stafford and Grad PLUS) of graduates, from the College Scorecard. Class figures are the school's 2023-24 graduates (IPEDS). Underrepresented in medicine = Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Compare with similar schools
Similar profile
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- University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine SD · MD
- University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine MS · MD
Nearest medical schools
- Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine 65 mi
- Ohio State University College of Medicine 67 mi
- Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine 109 mi
- West Virginia University School of Medicine 116 mi
- University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine 130 mi
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 130 mi
Questions about Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
What MCAT score do you need for Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine?
The entering class of 2026 had an average MCAT of 505.1 and an average GPA of 3.67. Many students are admitted below the average, and the school weighs the whole application.
Is Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine a good medical school?
It ranks 161st of 191 on our overall ranking, which weights research funding and admissions selectivity most. Whether it is good for you depends on what you want; the rankings page lets you weight primary care, rural practice, staying in state, debt and diversity yourself.
Is Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine good for primary care?
37.6% of its 2005–2019 graduates practice primary care, 16th of 163 US schools with enough graduates to measure.
Where do Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine graduates practice?
61.0% practice in Ohio and 20.0% in rural areas. The most common specialties are family medicine (25.5%), emergency medicine (12.4%), internal medicine (10.6%).
How much research funding does Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine get?
$2.9M from the NIH in fiscal year 2025, 138th of 194 US medical schools.
How much debt do Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine graduates have?
The median federal student loan debt of its graduates is $265,291, from the College Scorecard.
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2 Minute Medicine. Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine: Medical School Profile and Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/ohio-university-heritage-college-of-osteopathic-medicine/
Sources: NIH RePORTER fiscal year 2025 (research funding); CMS Doctors and Clinicians file (where 2005–2019 graduates practice); USDA rural-urban commuting area codes 2020 (rural ZIP codes); College Scorecard (median federal debt); IPEDS 2023–24 (graduates and class makeup); each school's own admissions pages (admissions figures, linked on each school page). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)