Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center

What Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center does

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is a private, nonprofit graduate health sciences university founded in 1898 in Des Moines, Iowa, and the second-oldest osteopathic medical college in the United States. The institution delivers graduate-level professional and doctoral education across three integrated colleges — the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and the College of Health Sciences — offering DO, DPM, DPT, OTD, PhD (Biomedical Sciences), MSBS, MHA, MPH, MSPAS, and MSA degree programs. Students are trained at a newly opened 88-acre, $250 million, LEED Silver-certified campus in West Des Moines, anchored by the Iowa Simulation Center for Patient Safety and Clinical Skills (including the Rakowski Surgical Skills Lab, Wojciechowski Trauma Lab, and Human Simulation Lab) and the wholly-owned DMU Clinic, a multispecialty facility delivering more than 32,000 patient visits annually. Faculty are practicing clinicians and researchers, and DMU reports near-100% residency match rates for DO and DPM programs and 100% three-year average board exam pass rates across multiple professional programs.

Revenue is generated through a recurring tuition model priced per program (e.g., DO at $68,620 per year, DPT/OTD at $45,840 per year, MSBS at $878 per credit hour, MHA at $908 per credit hour), supplemented by patient care revenue from the DMU Clinic and philanthropic contributions (the Purple & Proud Campaign raised $57.1 million against a $50 million goal). Go-to-market is sales-led: recruitment runs through centralized application services (AACOMAS, OTCAS, SOPHAS, HAMPCAS), university partnership articulation agreements with schools such as University of New England, Merrimack College, Central State University, and Chadron State College, and structured admissions events. Operating segments include on-campus graduate students (1,500+ enrolled annually), working professionals pursuing the fully online MHA, partner-university pathway students, and Greater Des Moines community patients. DMU generates an estimated $72 million in annual local economic impact across Dallas, Polk, and Warren counties and disburses more than $5.5 million in student scholarships annually.

Name

Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center

Legal name

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences

Website

https://dmu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is a private, nonprofit graduate health sciences university in West Des Moines, Iowa, founded in 1898, offering doctoral and master's degrees across osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, biomedical sciences, public health, and health administration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health & Biomedical Research Universities (Academic Medical Center–Affiliated) (EDAHABAC), Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI), Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Medical education
• Osteopathic medicine
• Graduate health sciences
• Clinical training programs
• Health professions degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Moines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Graduate-level professional degree programs in medicine and health sciences generate revenue through tuition. Programs include DO, DPM, DPT, OTD, PA, MSBS, PhD, MHA, MPH, MSA, and DMSc with varying tuition rates.
2. Patient Care Services: The DMU Clinic provides clinical services to patients generating revenue through healthcare services including family medicine, podiatric medicine and surgery, physical therapy, osteopathic manual medicine, behavioral health, and travel medicine
3. Philanthropy and Campaign Funds: The Purple & Proud Campaign raised $57.1 million surpassing its $50 million goal for scholarships, faculty initiatives, and campus development

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is a private graduate-level health sciences university that sells professional doctoral and master's degree programs through three colleges: the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and the College of Health Sciences. Programs offered include DO, DPM, DPT, OTD, DMSc, PhD in Biomedical Sciences, MSBS, MPH, MHA, MSA, and MSPAS. The university also operates the DMU Clinic, a multispecialty outpatient facility providing patient care and clinical training, and supports continuing medical education for working professionals.

Product overview

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is a graduate-level health sciences university offering a portfolio of doctoral and master's degree programs through three colleges: the College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences. The core educational products include professional doctoral programs (DO, DPM, DPT, OTD, DMSc) and graduate programs (MSBS, PhD in Biomedical Sciences, MPH, MHA, MSA, MSPAS). Supporting services include the DMU Clinic (multispecialty patient care), Iowa Simulation Center (simulation-based training), and Continuing Medical Education. The university operates a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines with state-of-the-art facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DMU32: Student-led research and innovation organization at DMU
• DMU Clinic

Products and services

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Four-year professional doctoral degree training physicians in osteopathic manipulative medicine and whole-person care. Includes two years of didactics and two years of clinical rotations.
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) Four-year professional doctoral degree in podiatric medicine and surgery. One of 11 podiatric medical schools in the nation.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Professional doctoral program preparing physical therapists for clinical practice, including simulation training and clinical rotations across various practice settings.
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) 33-month professional doctoral program preparing occupational therapists, including Level I and Level II fieldwork and a doctoral capstone project.
• Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) Planned doctoral program for physician assistants seeking advanced clinical leadership, education, and research opportunities; launching Fall 2026.
• PhD in Biomedical Sciences Four-year doctoral research program with 100% tuition waiver and annual stipend. Features 10 faculty-led research pathways and a dual degree option with DO or DPM programs.
• Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) Graduate program with thesis or non-thesis tracks. Non-thesis (12 months, 32 credits) or thesis (22 months, 46 credits). Dual degree option available for DO and DPM students.
• Master of Health Care Administration (MHA) 100% online program (47 credits, 17 courses) for early-to-mid career professionals, completable in 2 years with a 3-credit field experience. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
• Master of Public Health (MPH) Graduate program with concentrations including the only online epidemiology concentration in Iowa, preparing graduates for government agencies, health departments, research institutes, and health systems.
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) Professional master's program preparing physician assistants with clinical rotations across multiple specialties and a 100% three-year average licensure exam pass rate.
• Master of Science in Anatomy (MSA) Graduate program in anatomical sciences available as a standalone degree or as a dual degree option for clinical program students.
• DMU Clinic Multispecialty outpatient clinic at 3200 Grand Avenue serving thousands of patients annually with over 32,000 patient visits per year. Services include family medicine, podiatric medicine, physical therapy, behavioral health, osteopathic manual medicine, and travel medicine.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Online CME courses and professional development opportunities for practicing healthcare professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 100% residency match rates for DO and DPM programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Merrimack CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Partnership with private college in North Andover, Massachusetts that expands pathways for Merrimack students pursuing careers in health sciences.
• University of New EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Partnership providing guaranteed interviews for students in UNE's online post-baccalaureate pre-health and master of biomedical science programs who wish to pursue a doctor of podiatric medicine at DMU. Students meeting academic benchmarks receive guaranteed interviews, while those meeting GPA and prerequisite thresholds receive program invitations.
• Central State University (Ohio)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026Partnership with Ohio institution to expand access to medical education programs, offering guaranteed interview opportunities and credit transfer options for healthcare and health sciences programs.
• Chadron State College (Nebraska)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026Partnership with Nebraska institution to expand access to medical education programs, offering guaranteed interview opportunities and credit transfer options for healthcare and health sciences programs.
• Iowa LEND ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Partnership with Iowa Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program to improve health for people with disabilities.
• UnityPoint HealthminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerField experience site for MHA students providing consulting projects and internship opportunities at major health system.
• MercyOneminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerField experience site for MHA students providing internship and consulting project opportunities.
• Broadlawns Medical CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerField experience site for MHA students providing internship and consulting project opportunities.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• A.T. Still University: The nation's oldest osteopathic medical school, operating multiple health sciences colleges (DO, DMD, AUD, PT) across campuses in Missouri and Arizona. Closest structural peer to DMU given multi-college osteopathic footprint and graduate health professions portfolio.
• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM): Private health sciences university offering DO, DPT, OTD, PA, and biomedical sciences programs across Pennsylvania and Georgia campuses. Highly comparable to DMU in program mix, scale, and osteopathic heritage.
• Kansas City University (KCU): Private osteopathic medical school with multiple colleges (DO, Biosciences) and growing footprint in Kansas City and Joplin, Missouri. Comparable to DMU in osteopathic core, multi-college structure, and primary care focus.
• Touro University: Multi-college health sciences system operating osteopathic medical schools and allied health programs (DO, PA, PT, OT, pharmacy) across multiple U.S. campuses with strong primary care and rural mission alignment similar to DMU.
• Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine: Private Tennessee-based university with an osteopathic medical school plus DO, DPT, PA, and dental programs. Comparable to DMU in program mix, private mission, and rural/primary care emphasis.
• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM): Multi-state osteopathic medical school with campuses in Virginia, Alabama, South Carolina, and Louisiana. Comparable to DMU in osteopathic core, primary care/rural mission, and partnership-driven recruitment model.
• Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine: Indiana-based private university operating a College of Osteopathic Medicine with allied health programs. Comparable to DMU as a private, mission-driven osteopathic institution with primary care focus and similar program size.
• University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine: Private Kentucky-based university with an osteopathic medical school plus PA and other health programs, with strong Appalachian/rural health mission. Comparable to DMU in size, mission, and program mix.
• William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine: Private Mississippi-based university operating an osteopathic medical school with similar scale and primary care orientation. Comparable to DMU as a private osteopathic school with multi-program health sciences portfolio.

Regional players

• University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine: The state's MD-granting public medical school located in Iowa City. Functions as a regional peer in the Iowa healthcare workforce ecosystem and competes for applicants, faculty, and clinical training partnerships, though it is public and allopathic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@desmoinesuniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/DesMoinesUniversity
• Instagraminstagram.com/desmoinesuniv
• Xx.com/DesMoinesUniv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/des-moines-university

Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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