Applications exceed expectations for Xavier University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Early interest in the Xavier University College of Osteopathic Medicine is exceeding expectations, with hundreds of aspiring doctors applying to become members of the school’s inaugural class.

In the first month since opening its application portal, XUCOM received 1,455 applications, outpacing expectations from the college’s leaders. The medical school saw 706 applicants in the first week alone.

“We are launching a unique educational experience centered on whole-person care and helping medical students achieve their calling. This initial surge in applications reaffirms that our school’s mission resonates with aspiring physicians,” said XUCOM Dean Dr. Steven Halm. "I am thrilled so many students see the value in our endeavor, and I encourage all who want to join a new chapter in medical education to apply.”

Slated to begin educating students in fall 2027, the college aims to fill 90 seats for its inaugural class. Class size is projected to increase to 135 students for the second cohort and 180 for the third and all subsequent cohorts, leading to a total enrollment of roughly 720 once the college reaches full capacity.

Currently under construction, the 130,000-square-foot home of the College of Osteopathic Medicine is nearing completion, with occupancy expected this fall.

As the nation’s first Jesuit Catholic osteopathic medical school, XUCOM is positioned to educate physicians who combine clinical excellence with a commitment to service, compassion and care for the whole person. Grounded in Xavier’s mission, the college will prepare graduates to address the evolving healthcare needs of their communities while alleviating a physician shortage throughout Ohio and across the U.S.

XUCOM provides guaranteed clinical rotations within the Greater Cincinnati area, having already secured strong partnerships with local healthcare networks and hospital systems. These partnerships will ensure Xavier medical students complete their core clerkships locally without the need to relocate across the state or country.

Visit the Xavier University College of Osteopathic Medicine website to learn more or apply.

Note: This story has been corrected to accurately reflect XUCOM's projected class sizes. The projected class size is 90 for the inaugural cohort, 135 for the second cohort, and 180 for the third and all subsequent cohorts.

About Xavier University
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, educating students in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-longest-running Catholic university in the nation. U.S. News & World Report ranks Xavier as one of the best and most innovative universities in the country, while The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 391 Colleges in America." Follow Xavier on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok.