IA
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Ames, IA
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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School comparison directory
Compare Veterinary Schools in the Midwest
Explore programs across the Midwest and build a shortlist around the clinical experience and setting you want.
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- DVM programs
Curriculum sources reviewed November 7, 2026 · No account needed
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9 schools to explore · alphabetical order
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KS
Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Manhattan, KS
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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MI
Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine
East Lansing, MI
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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IN
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
West Lafayette, IN
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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OH
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Columbus, OH
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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IL
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine
Urbana, IL
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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MN
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
Saint Paul, MN
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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MO
University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine
Columbia, MO
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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WI
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
Madison, WI
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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Start with the required clinical rotations, then look at electives. A school’s list of specialty services is not a guarantee that every student spends the same amount of time on each service. Ask how placements are allocated and how much choice you have.
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Is this a ranking of the best veterinary schools?
No. This is a comparison workspace for a curated set of US DVM programs. It does not rank quality, predict admission, or recommend a school based on a score. Compare the learning setting, eligibility requirements, support, and full cost for your own circumstances.
Does the directory include every veterinary school?
No. New programs and accreditation decisions can change the national list. Use the AVMA’s current accredited-college directory for an authoritative list. VetStack links school records to official sites and marks curriculum details that have received an expanded source review.
Why are tuition prices not filled in automatically?
Tuition and student budgets depend on entry year, residency or sponsored-seat classification, fees, and the length of the academic year. The comparison links to reviewed DVM cost pages where available. Enter figures for your situation in the optional budget planner; missing figures are not treated as zero.
How long does veterinary school take?
Most programs in this directory list a four-year professional curriculum. Arizona and LMU Orange Park describe continuous three-year DVM programs. These lengths refer to the professional degree and exclude prerequisite or undergraduate study, combined degrees, and additional specialty training.
What is community-based clinical training?
Some schools use partner practices, hospitals, and other organizations for a substantial part of clinical training. Others center clinical education at a university teaching hospital, with outside placements or electives as well. The comparison categories describe a broad model; check each school’s exact required rotations and supervision arrangements.
Does provisional accreditation mean full accreditation?
No. They are different accreditation categories. Read the school-specific notes and check the current AVMA record for the exact program and campus. Institutional accreditation and a letter of reasonable assurance should not be substituted for a current DVM program accreditation record.
Can I compare schools as an out-of-state or international applicant?
Yes, but the workspace does not determine eligibility or tuition residency. Check nationality, state or regional seat restrictions, prerequisite equivalencies, language requirements, and the application service directly with each school. Being able to select a school here is not confirmation that you can apply.
What is saved or shared?
Saved schools, the selected comparison, and optional budget entries stay in this browser when storage is available. A copied comparison link includes only the selected school identifiers. It does not include your budget or notes, submit an application, or contact a school.
Sources you can follow.
Core directory records were compiled in November 2026. Expanded curriculum sources for 15 programs were reviewed on November 7, 2026; other clinical models remain unclassified. This curated directory does not replace the AVMA list. Accreditation notes are school-reported or inherited directory records; confirm current status directly.
AAVMC’s cost page currently describes class-of-2025 financial data. Check the data year before comparing it with a school’s current budget.