PNWU-COM

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Yakima, WA · Private · DO

  • Average MCAT: 503
  • Average GPA: 3.55
  • Class size: 145
  • Tuition: $69,795 (per year)
  • Out-of-state applicants: Welcome

Deadlines

  • AACOMAS deadline: March 3, 2027
  • Secondary deadline: April 3, 2027

Essays

Supplemental essay (One page (no word count))

Describe personal experiences that have shaped your desire to attend an osteopathic medical school that focuses on addressing rural and/or medically underserved populations and diversity, equity, and inclusion in health care.

Editor's notes

  • Mission fit is the first filter here. PNWU names its criteria: academics, commitment to osteopathic primary care, commitment to underserved practice, and personal characteristics. In 2025, 65.5% of the class came from the five Northwest states and 31% from medically underserved areas. If you have ties to the region or to rural care, put them where a reader can't miss them.
  • The supplemental is a screen, not a formality. PNWU sent it to 1,925 applicants for the 2025 class after reviewing AACOMAS files. Your primary has to carry the mission case on its own.
  • The career numbers match the mission. Family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics took 60% of 2026 placements. If your essays point to a surgical subspecialty, be ready to explain how that squares with a primary-care school in Yakima.
  • The interview day may include MMI stations and a group activity, and PNWU says the format is still under development. Prepare for both short scenario stations and working in a group, and don't assume a traditional one-on-one.

Sources

  1. PNWU, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine admissions
  2. PNWU, DO frequently asked admissions questions
  3. PNWU, Fast facts: College of Osteopathic Medicine
  4. PNWU, 2026-27 COM estimated cost of attendance (PDF)
  5. PNWU, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
  6. PNWU, COM mission
  7. PNWU, COM clinical education
  8. PNWU, Scholarships
  9. PNWU, College of Osteopathic Medicine
  10. PNWU blog, Mission Fit Spotlight: Student Doctor Daysha Schell, Class of 2029

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