Rocky Vista University

What Rocky Vista University does

Rocky Vista University (RVU) is a private health sciences university founded in 2006, operating three campuses in Parker, Colorado; Ivins, Utah; and Billings, Montana. The institution offers six degree programs: the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) at RVUCOM (Colorado/Utah) and MCOM (Montana), the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS), and the Master of Medical Sciences (MMS). A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program is in development at the Montana campus pending AVMA Council on Education approval. The university employs a competency-based medical education model with case-based learning, simulation-based training through the Office of Simulation in Medicine and Surgery, and a dedicated ultrasound program integrated into the curriculum. Total enrollment stands at 1,641 students across all campuses.

RVU generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees across its degree programs, supplemented by student health insurance premiums billed alongside tuition. Pricing varies by program and campus — for example, the MPAS program totals $120,357 over 27 months, and the DNAP program is $50,000 per year for 2025-2026. Average student debt ranges from $306,705 (Colorado) to $331,489 (Utah), with a 0% cohort default rate for 2019-2023, indicating strong financial outcomes despite high debt loads. The university distributes directly through its three physical campuses and processes applications through centralized application services (AACOMAS, CASPA, NursingCAS). Marketing is conducted through digital content, social media, campus events, and the Peak News & Stories blog. The institution is part of Medforth Global Healthcare Education, which also owns St. George's University, and has secured a partnership with Sallie Mae (announced January 2026) to provide financing solutions ahead of the federal Grad PLUS loan program phase-out.

Name

Rocky Vista University

Legal name

Rocky Vista University

Website

https://rvu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rocky Vista University is a private health sciences university operating three campuses in Colorado, Utah, and Montana, offering Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice, physician assistant, biomedical sciences, and medical sciences degrees to 1,641 students, with a proposed veterinary medicine program in development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Healthcare education
• Osteopathic medicine
• Physician assistant program
• Biomedical sciences
• Nurse anesthesia

Headquarters

HQ city

Parker

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Rocky Vista University generates revenue primarily through tuition charges for its degree programs including Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS), and Master of Medical Sciences (MMS). Tuition varies by program and year.
2. Student Health Insurance: All students are automatically enrolled in the RVU Student Health Insurance Plan, billed with tuition. The annual premium is included in Cost of Attendance.
3. Education Financing Partnership: Collaboration with Sallie Mae to provide financing solutions for medical, veterinary, and healthcare professional students to ensure uninterrupted access to education funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rocky Vista University is a private health sciences university delivering professional graduate-level degree programs across three campuses in Colorado, Utah, and Montana. Its core offerings include the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS), and Master of Medical Sciences (MMS) programs, taught using a competency-based medical education model with simulation training and early clinical integration.

Product overview

Rocky Vista University is a healthcare education institution offering six distinct degree programs across three campuses in Colorado, Utah, and Montana. The core offerings include the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program at RVUCOM and MCOM locations, the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), a proposed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS), and Master of Medical Sciences (MMS). These programs range from entry-level healthcare preparation (MSBS, MMS) to doctoral-level professional degrees (DO, DNAP, DVM), with additional special programs including Military Medicine tracks, simulation medicine, ultrasound programs, and continuing medical education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) A four-year full-time Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program with preclinical studies integrating case-based learning in the first two years, followed by two years of clinical education. Offered at two campuses: RVUCOM (Colorado and Utah) and MCOM (Montana). Applications accepted through AACOMAS.
• Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) The highest practice degree in nurse anesthesia, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students for a successful career in anesthesia. Located at the Colorado campus with full seven-year COA accreditation. Applications processed through NursingCAS. Tuition is $50,000 for the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) A 27-month full-time competency-based medical education program at the Colorado campus. The first two semesters (Didactic Phase) cover foundational to clinically oriented content, followed by seven semesters (Clinical Phase) advancing students to competency for all thirteen entrustable professional activities. Program holds ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued status with next validation review approximately March 2033. Applications accepted through CASPA.
• Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) A 9-month (30 semester hour) degree program providing students with diverse backgrounds the opportunity to strengthen their educational foundation in biomedical sciences, cultivate critical thinking skills, and prepare for careers in health sciences. Applications accepted through PostBacCAS.
• Master of Medical Sciences (MMS) A 1-year program providing students a deep foundation in biomedical sciences, humanism, and professionalism, designed to strengthen students' qualifications and candidacy for medical or other health professional schools. Applications accepted through PostBacCAS.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.87% residency placement rate for 2026 class
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Medforth Global Healthcare EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Medforth Global Healthcare Education is the parent organization of Rocky Vista University and St. George's University. This collaboration with Sallie Mae provides enhanced medical school financing solutions across both institutions.
• Yellowstone Valley Animal ShelterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner for the proposed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, providing practical hands-on experiences for veterinary students.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lincoln Memorial University (DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine): Private university hosting an osteopathic medical school and other health programs. Comparable private DO-granting institution with multi-campus footprint.
• Touro University: Private health-sciences university system with DO, PA, and other clinical programs across multiple U.S. campuses. Comparable on multi-program, multi-campus private health-professions model.
• Kansas City University (KCU): Private osteopathic medical school with DO and bioethics programs across campuses in Missouri and Kansas. Directly comparable private DO-granting institution.
• Des Moines University: Private osteopathic medical school offering DO, PA, DPM, and other health-professions degrees. Comparable private multi-program health-sciences university.
• Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM): Large private, multi-campus osteopathic medical school offering DO and other health-professional programs. Directly comparable to RVU on institution type, mission, program mix, and tuition-driven model.
• St. George's University: Sister institution to RVU under Medforth Global Healthcare Education; private medical and veterinary school offering MD-equivalent and DVM programs. Direct peer on ownership, mission, and program mix (including shared DVM expansion).
• A.T. Still University (ATSU): Private, nonprofit health-sciences university offering DO, dental, audiology, and other health-professional degrees across multiple campuses. Closest analog on private, multi-program health-sciences positioning.
• Samuel Merritt University: Private health-sciences university offering PA, DNP, DPT, and other clinical degrees. Comparable private health-professions university with similar tuition-driven economics.
• William Carey University (College of Osteopathic Medicine): Private university operating a College of Osteopathic Medicine. Comparable private DO-granting institution.
• University of Pikeville (Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine): Private university with a College of Osteopathic Medicine. Comparable private DO-granting institution with similar rural/regional mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@rockyvistauniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rocky-vista-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/rockyvistauniversity
• Xx.com/rvucom

Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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