DO · Portland, ME · private · applies through AACOMAS
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Known as UNE COM
Prerequisite coursework
Verify with the school- AP/IB credit can be accepted toward prerequisites; credits must be broken down by subject on the undergraduate transcript
- Online courses accepted from regionally accredited institutions, including UNE Online
- Pass/fail accepted only for prerequisites taken in spring 2020
| Course | Status | Hours | Lab | Pass/fail | AP credit | Online | Community college | Notes from the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | Required | 8 | Yes | Case-by-case | Yes | Yes | Not stated | 8 semester / 12 quarter credits with lab; all prerequisites 'C or better (C- is not acceptable)' |
| Inorganic Chemistry | Required | 8 | Yes | Case-by-case | Yes | Yes | Not stated | 8 semester / 12 quarter credits with lab |
| Physics | Required | 8 | Yes | Case-by-case | Yes | Yes | Not stated | 8 semester / 12 quarter credits with lab |
| Organic Chemistry | Required | 4 | Yes | Case-by-case | Yes | Yes | Not stated | 4 semester / 6 quarter credits with lab |
| Biochemistry | Required | 3 | No | Case-by-case | Yes | Yes | Not stated | 3 semester / 4 quarter credits; lab not required |
| English/Humanities | Required | 6 | Not stated | Case-by-case | Yes | Yes | Not stated | 6 semester / 9 quarter credits; only subjects on the UNE COM English Humanities Prerequisite Subject List |
| Anatomy, Physiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology | Recommended | — | Not stated | Case-by-case | Yes | Yes | Not stated | |
| Math/Statistics | Recommended | — | Not stated | Case-by-case | Yes | Yes | Not stated | |
| Behavioral Sciences | Recommended | — | Not stated | Case-by-case | Yes | Yes | Not stated | |
| Humanities | Recommended | — | Not stated | Case-by-case | Yes | Yes | Not stated |
Source: school-website. Verify with the school.
Who can apply
- Out-of-state applicants
- Yes FAQ: 'There are no limits on international students'; coursework completed outside the U.S. must be evaluated by WES (or ECE) and sent to AACOMAS; proof of English proficiency if English is not the first language; international applicants receive conditional acceptance pending proof of funding for all four years. 'There are no quotas for Maine or New England students.' 90 semester credits at application and a bachelor's degree before matriculation.
- International applicants
- Yes
- DACA applicants
- Not stated
Source: not recorded. Verify with the school.
Interview
- Format
- Interviews are required and held by invitation only, September to April; format and modality not stated.
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Source: school-website. Verify with the school.
Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates
- Casper
- Not stated
- AAMC PREview
- Not stated
Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.
Cost of attendance and debt
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $69,220 | $69,220 |
| Health insurance | — | — |
| Total cost of attendance, year 1 | — | — |
Tuition as listed on AACOM's Choose DO Explorer (self-reported by the college); fees and cost of attendance not included.
Source: AACOM Choose DO Explorer (listing with 75 campus cards) and per-college detail pages (aacom.org/detail-pages/com/...) (AACOM, retrieved 2026-10-13).
Entering class
- Matriculated
- 175
- MCAT (mean)
- 503
- GPA (mean)
- 3.58
- In-state
- 13%
Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.
Notes
In-state/regional preference (college site): There are no quotas for Maine or New England students. Prospective students from all geographic regions are encouraged to apply for admission. | FAQ: As a private institution, there are no targets/quotas for Maine and/or New England students. UNE COM generally enrolls about 50% of our students from the New England area, which is a direct reflection of our applicant pool. | Accreditation statement on college site: In the summer of 2023, UNE COM earned COCA reaccreditation "with exceptional outcomes." Being granted full accreditation signifies that UNE COM has met or exceeded the COCA standards for educational quality | AACOM profile accreditation text: UNE COM is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Minimum overall and science GPA of 2.8 at application (AACOMAS-calculated, no retake forgiveness); no minimum MCAT (competitive applicants typically 50th percentile or higher). AACOMAS deadline February 1, 2027 (verified status); prerequisites completed by January 1, 2027; program starts summer 2027. Portland, ME.
Sources for this page
- aacom
- AACOM Choose DO Explorer (listing with 75 campus cards) and per-college detail pages (aacom.org/detail-pages/com/...) · AACOM, retrieved 2026-10-13
- School website (class profile and admissions pages)
- https://osteopathic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/colleges-of-osteopathic-medicine.pdf · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://www.aacom.org/become-a-doctor/u-s-colleges-of-osteopathic-medicine · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://www.aacom.org/detail-pages/com/university-of-new-england-college-of-osteopathic-medicine · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
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- https://www.une.edu/com/about/outcomes · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://www.une.edu/com/admissions · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
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- https://www.une.edu/com/doctor-osteopathic-medicine/dirigo-scholar-track · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
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