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Medical Schools in Iowa

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Check our our list of the medical schools in Iowa to find median GPA and MCAT, and tuition rates to see if one of these schools is a good fit for you. Remember that you’ll use AMCAS to apply for an allopathic (MD) program and AACOMAS when applying for an osteopathic (DO) program.

Use the MedSchoolCoach Med School Explorer to see more detailed information about interview formats, secondary essays, and classes sizes. This tool will also give you an estimate of how well of an academic fit you’d be to each school you explore. 


Medical SchoolLocationMedian GPAMedian MCATIn-State TuitionOut-of-State TuitionProgram Type
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineIowa City, IA3.88516$63,254$84,029MD
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic MedicineDes Moines, IA3.57509$58,384$58,384DO

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FAQ About Medical Schools in Iowa

There are two medical schools in Oklahoma:

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  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Yes. Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine is located in Des Moines. 

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine is rated a Tier 2 school by U.S. News and World Reports in best medical schools for research and primary care. 

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