A.T. Still University of Health Sciences

What A.T. Still University of Health Sciences does

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) is a private nonprofit health sciences university founded in 1892 in Kirksville, Missouri, as the world's first osteopathic medical school. The institution operates seven schools and colleges across three physical campuses in Kirksville (Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health; Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine), Mesa, Arizona (Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health; School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona; Arizona School of Health Sciences), and Santa Maria, California (College for Healthy Communities), plus the College of Graduate Health Studies delivered fully online. ATSU confers doctoral, master's, and graduate certificate programs spanning osteopathic medicine, dental medicine, audiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, athletic training, speech-language pathology, kinesiology, public health, health administration, nursing practice, and health professions education.

The core technology stack centers on the Canvas learning management system for asynchronous online coursework, supported by proprietary whole-person healthcare curriculum frameworks and clinical simulation technologies. Auxiliary platforms include ATSU Online (the umbrella online learning brand), the A.T. Still Memorial Library with 3D printing services, the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine (housing over 80,000 historical artifacts), and student-run pro-bono clinics. Student-facing delivery occurs through residential campuses, fully online programs, and hybrid formats combining online didactics with residential intensives and clinical rotations.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and mandatory fees across degree and certificate programs, supplemented by continuing medical education and credentialing revenue, donations and grants through the institutional philanthropy portal, and auxiliary clinical services at on-campus clinics (e.g., Gutensohn Clinic, ASDOH Dental Clinic, The Center for Advanced Oral Health, AFA Balance & Hearing Institute). Pricing follows a subscription model with annual billing for degree programs and usage-based pricing for CME/CE credits. Student recruitment operates through a sales-led admissions motion using application portals, campus tours, college fairs, alumni testimonials, and program-specific storytelling, targeting individual consumers (prospective students) alongside institutional partnerships with 25+ community health centers and the Still OPTI residency consortium for clinical placement.

Name

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences

Legal name

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences

Website

https://atsu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit university founded in 1892 as the world's first osteopathic medical school, operating seven schools and colleges across campuses in Missouri, Arizona, and California and online, serving approximately 3,782 students in Fall 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Health Sciences

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH), Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC), Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF), Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

Keywords

• Osteopathic medicine education
• Health professions education
• Graduate health studies
• Dental medicine programs
• Continuing medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirksville

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: Primary revenue from student tuition and mandatory fees across doctoral, master's, and certificate programs. Residential and online program pricing varies by school/college and degree level.
2. Continuing Education/Credentialing: Revenue from continuing medical education (CME) programs, professional development courses, and credit requests for licensed healthcare professionals maintaining licensure.
3. Donations and Grants: Philanthropic contributions through 'Support ATSU' portal, endowment programs, scholarship gifts, and institutional research grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences delivers higher education programs in healthcare disciplines through seven schools and colleges. It offers doctoral, master's, and certificate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, physician assistant studies, audiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, speech-language pathology, public health, health administration, nursing, and kinesiology. Programs are delivered via three residential campuses (Kirksville, MO; Mesa, AZ; Santa Maria, CA) and asynchronous online programs through ATSU Online, supplemented by residency programs, continuing medical education, and clinical training through community health center partnerships.

Product overview

A.T. Still University (ATSU) is a multi-state university system with seven distinct schools and colleges offering doctoral, master's, and certificate programs in healthcare disciplines. The university's architecture consists of: two osteopathic medical schools (KCOM in Missouri, SOMA in Arizona), two dental schools (ASDOH in Arizona, MOSDOH in Missouri), one health sciences school (ASHS in Arizona), one college for healthy communities (CHC in California), and one graduate health studies college (CGHS, primarily online). ATSU Online serves as the digital learning platform for distance programs. The institution also operates residency programs, continuing education services, student-run pro-bono clinics, and maintains the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine. ATSU serves approximately 3,782 students across three physical locations (Kirksville, MO; Mesa, AZ; Santa Maria, CA) and nationwide online programs, with a mission focused on whole-person healthcare and serving underserved populations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM) ATSU's founding osteopathic medical school in Kirksville, Missouri, offering the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree and a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences. Targets prospective medical students seeking entry-level osteopathic medical education.
• School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (SOMA) An osteopathic medical school in Mesa, Arizona offering the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree with a community-based training model focused on underserved populations. Targets prospective medical students with an interest in community health.
• Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH) A dental school in Mesa, Arizona offering the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree, a DMD/MPH dual degree program, and a Master's in Orthodontics. Targets prospective dental students, including those interested in public health dual-degree pathways.
• Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (MOSDOH) A dental school in Kirksville, Missouri offering the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree with a community health focus and integrated clinical training. Targets prospective dental students interested in community-based oral health.
• Arizona School of Health Sciences (ASHS) A health sciences school in Mesa, Arizona offering residential and online programs including Audiology (AuD), Occupational Therapy (MSOT, OTD), Physical Therapy (DPT), Physician Assistant Studies (MS), Athletic Training (MS, DAT), and Speech-Language Pathology (MS). Targets prospective allied health students.
• College of Graduate Health Studies (CGHS) An online-focused college offering graduate degrees in health sciences including Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education (EdD), Doctor of Health Administration (DHA), Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Health Sciences (MHSc), and Master of Science in Kinesiology. All CGHS programs are available online. Targets working professionals.
• College for Healthy Communities (CHC) A college in Santa Maria, California focused on physician assistant education and whole-person healthcare for underserved populations. Offers the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Targets prospective PA students committed to serving underserved communities.
• ATSU Online The online learning platform for ATSU, offering fully online master's and doctoral programs with asynchronous coursework, Canvas LMS integration, and online library access for distance learners across the U.S. and internationally.
• Continuing Education Professional development and continuing education programs for licensed healthcare professionals to maintain licensure and attain leading-edge knowledge. Includes CME opportunities, clinical preceptors, and speaker programs.
• Residency Programs Postgraduate residency programs including Dental Public Health Residency, Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency, Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency, and ATSU Partnership Residencies for clinical specialization. Targets graduate clinicians seeking specialty postdoctoral training.
• A.T. Still Memorial Library University library offering physical and online resources, research support, writing center services, and 3D printing services for all ATSU students.
• Museum of Osteopathic Medicine Museum preserving the history of osteopathic medicine, housing over 80,000 artifacts. Located at the Kirksville campus, the birthplace of osteopathic medicine. Open to students, researchers, and the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1st institution of osteopathic medicine in the world since 1892
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Community Health Centers (25+ partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of community health center partnerships across ATSU campuses providing clinical rotation sites, community-based education model, and pipeline for graduates to serve underserved populations. Partners include FQHCs and safety-net clinics aligning with ATSU's mission focus on whole-person healthcare and underserved communities.
• Still OPTIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPostdoctoral consortium providing residency placement and postdoctoral training opportunities for ATSU graduates. Consists of osteopathic manipulative medicine residencies and specialty postdoctoral programs supporting graduate career development.
• St. Louis Dental Education and Oral Health CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative dental education facility serving St. Louis area, providing clinical training sites for ATSU-MOSDOH dental students and community oral health services.
• Gutensohn Clinic (Kirksville, MO)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn-campus clinical facility at Kirksville campus providing patient care services and training opportunities for medical and health sciences students.
• ASDOH Dental Clinic (Mesa, AZ)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUniversity dental clinic at Mesa campus providing comprehensive oral health services to community while training dental students in clinical procedures.
• The Center for Advanced Oral Health (Mesa, AZ)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdvanced dental and oral health center expanding clinical training capacity and specialty dental services for Arizona campus.
• AFA Balance & Hearing Institute (Mesa, AZ)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecialty clinic providing balance and hearing services while offering clinical education opportunities for audiology students at Arizona campus.
• National Center for Native American Indian Health Professions (NCAIHP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated center supporting Native American/Alaska Native students in healthcare professions through recruitment, retention, and cultural support programs including American Indian Track (AIT) at ATSU-SOMA.
• Arizona Health Education Center (AHEC)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAHEC program supporting health professions education across Arizona, connecting ATSU programs with community health resources and underserved area placements.
• American Dental Education Association (ADEA)minorOthersProfessional association membership and participation supporting dental education advancement and standards across ATSU dental schools.
• Golden Valley Health Centers (California)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally Qualified Health Center in California's Central Valley serving as clinical education site and employer of ATSU alumni. CEO David Q. is ATSU-CGHS MHA and DHA graduate, demonstrating alumni partnership.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kansas City University: Formerly KCUMB, Kansas City University is a private osteopathic medical school with campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, MO offering DO and biomedical sciences programs. It is a direct osteopathic peer to ATSU-KCOM.
• Touro University: Touro operates multiple osteopathic medical schools and health sciences colleges (DO, PA, PT, OT, pharmacy) across the US. Like ATSU, it is a private nonprofit health sciences university system with multi-state campuses and online programs serving diverse student populations.
• Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine: Marian University's College of Osteopathic Medicine is a newer osteopathic medical school in Indianapolis, IN with DO programs. It is comparable as a private, mission-driven osteopathic institution expanding into health sciences education.
• Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine: LMU-DCOM is a private osteopathic medical school in Tennessee with additional DO and health sciences programs. Comparable to ATSU-KCOM as an osteopathic-focused institution with community-based training emphasis.
• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM): PCOM is one of the oldest and largest osteopathic medical schools in the US, offering DO, pharmacy, and graduate health sciences degrees. It is directly comparable to ATSU as a multi-discipline osteopathic-focused health sciences university with similar program mix.
• Rocky Vista University: Rocky Vista University operates osteopathic medical schools in Colorado, Utah, and South Carolina. It is a newer direct peer focused on osteopathic medicine with a similar multi-state expansion strategy.
• Western University of Health Sciences: WesternU is a private health sciences university in Pomona, CA offering DO, DMD, OD, PA, PT, and pharmacy degrees. Directly comparable to ATSU as a private, multi-program osteopathic and health sciences institution in the western US.
• Midwestern University: Midwestern University is a private health sciences university with two campuses (IL, AZ) offering DO, DMD, PharmD, PA, PT, and other health professions programs. Highly comparable to ATSU's multi-discipline, multi-campus osteopathic and dental focus.
• Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine: Nova Southeastern University's health professions division includes osteopathic medicine, dental, pharmacy, optometry, and allied health programs. It directly parallels ATSU as a large private university with a broad health sciences portfolio including DO programs.
• Des Moines University: Des Moines University is a private osteopathic medical school offering DO and health sciences degrees (PA, PT, podiatry). It directly parallels ATSU-KCOM as an osteopathic-focused institution with similar program breadth in healthcare education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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