AVMA Council on Education
Accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education (COE) represents the highest standard of achievement for veterinary medical education in the United States. Find out more information about the AVMA Council on Education and learn more about the 11 standards associated with the COE.
- COE Accredited Status
- Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is fully accredited by the AVMA Council on Education
- The most recent COE Site Visit was in 2024, with the next Site Visit anticipated to be scheduled in 2031
- Comment Form: Use this link to offer suggestions, comments, or concerns regarding ISU-CVM’s compliance with the AVMA-COE Standards of Accreditation.
Meeting COE Accreditation Standards
- Standard 1: Organization
- Standard 2: Finances
- Standard 3: Physical Facilities & Equipment
- Standard 4: Clinical Resources
- Standard 5: Information Resources
- Standard 6: Students
- Standard 7: Admissions
- Standard 8: Faculty
- Standard 9: Curriculum
- Standard 10: Research Programs
- Standard 11: Assessment and Outcomes
NAVLE
The college consistently produces high pass rates on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). The AVMA COE requires an 80% pass rate. ISU CVM pass rates for the past 5 years are:
- 2025 – 95%
- 2024 – 93%
- 2023 – 92%
- 2022 – 96%
- 2021 – 98%