Overview
LECOM at Jacksonville was established as a branch campus of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, the largest medical college in the United States, headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Jacksonville campus opened to expand LECOM's capacity for training osteopathic physicians (DOs) and to address physician shortages in Florida, particularly in primary care and underserved rural and urban areas. LECOM is known for its innovative Problem-Based Learning and Directed Study curricular tracks, allowing students to choose learning styles suited to their needs, alongside its traditional lecture-based pathway.
At a Glance
| Type | Private |
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Total students | 1,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 8:1 |
| Acceptance rate | N/A |
| Graduation rate | 93% |
| Average starting salary | $220,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $40,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,000 |
| Room & board | $15,000 |
| Average financial aid | $30,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 90% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.55 |
| Regular deadline | March 1 |
Top Programs
- Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Primary Care Medicine
- Problem-Based Learning Track
- Rural Health Medicine
- Clinical Rotations
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.