
The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine has seen a notable decline in overall acceptance rates over the past few years. In 2023, the acceptance rate dropped to 12.1% from 9.4% in 2022, following a significantly higher rate of 27.9% in 2021 and 28.6% in 2020. The number of applicants has remained high, with 4,209 applying in 2023 compared to 4,378 in 2022. This trend indicates a tightening of admission standards as the college receives an increasingly competitive applicant pool while also managing a substantial number of applications.