VCOM 2025 Annual Report

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Mission Moments

VCOM Leads the Nation with 0% Student Loan Default Rate A ccording to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Education, VCOM has achieved a remarkable distinction: a 0% federal student loan default rate among graduates. Of the higher education institutions listed in the report, which includes undergraduate and graduate schools, VCOM is the only school with a 0% default rate across all federal student loan borrowers. This milestone underscores the College’s commitment to student success, financial responsibility, and mission-driven medical education.

VCOM Tuition: 3rd Lowest Among Private Osteopathic Medical Schools I n 2025, VCOM’s tuition of $51,800 was the third lowest among all private osteopathic medical schools, reflecting the College’s longstanding commitment to access and affordability. For many students from rural and medically underserved communities, the cost of medical education can be a significant barrier. VCOM works intentionally to ensure it is not. Tuition at VCOM includes the full cost of participation in the DO program, with no additional or hidden fees. As a result, VCOM students can save approximately $50,000 over four years compared to the average tuition and fees at most private osteopathic medical schools. Through disciplined cost control and ongoing investment in scholarships, VCOM continues to make medical education attainable for students who are driven to serve where they are needed most.