ASCO

Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry

This is a great website that focuses on Optometry Students (past, present, and future). You can learn more about different schools of optometry, the OAT admissions test, programs, student/advisorinformation, etc. So Check It Out!

~ OAT Information
~ General Prerequisites
~ Profile for 2006 Entering Class
~ Frequently Asked Questions

~ Volunteering Opportunities around UCSD
~ Mentor & Career Help at UCSD

Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley ~ School of Optometry

Contact Information:(510) 642-9537
397 Minor Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720
Vistor to UCSD: Sharon Joyce, Director of Admissions,
sharon_joyce@berkeley.edu
Prerequisites: Articulation with UCSD
Bachelor's Degree: YES
Application Fee and Deadline: $60 ~ December 15th
Average OAT: 357
Average Prereq GPA: 3.5
Average GPA: 3.43
#Applied/#Accepted/#Enrolled: 200/71/61
Tuition in/out of State: $18,655/$31,000

SCCO

Southern California College of Optometry

Contact Information: (714) 449-7446
2575 Yorba Linda Blvd., Fullerton, Ca 92831
Vistor to UCSD: Dr. Jane Munroe, Director of Admissions
jmunroe@scco.edu
Prerequisites: www.scco.edu/admissions/admreq.html
Bachelor's Degree: YES
Application Fee and Deadline: $65 ~ March 15th
Average OAT: 333
Average Prereq GPA: N/A
Average GPA: 3.37
#Applied/#Accepted/#Enrolled: 549/140/98
Tuition in/out of State: $24,450 for both

SUNY

SUNY State College of Optometry

Contact Information: (212) 938-4000
33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Vistor to UCSD: Dr. Edward Johnston, V.P. for Student Affairs ejohnston@sunyopt.edu
Prerequisites: www.sunyopt.edu/od_coursereq.shtml
Bachelor's Degree: NO (94% with degree)
Application Fee and Deadline: $75 ~ March 1st
Average OAT: 342
Average Prereq GPA: 3.4 (at least 2.3 to apply)
Average GPA: 3.51
#Applied/#Accepted/#Enrolled: 590/133/73
Tuition in/out of State: $13,820/$26,350

NECO

New England College of Optometry

Contact Information: (617) 266-2030
424 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02115
Vistor to UCSD: Dr. Aurora Denial, Associate Professor
deniala@neco.edu
Prerequisites: www.neco.edu/requirements.aspx
Bachelor's Degree: Preferred (91% with)
Application Fee and Deadline: $75 ~ March 31st
Average OAT: 330
Average Prereq GPA: N/A
Average GPA: 3.26
#Applied/#Accepted/#Enrolled: 683/265/110
Tuition in/out of State: $32,000 both

PCO

Pennsylvania College of Optometry

Contact Information: (215)780-1301
8360 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Vistor to UCSD: Colleen P. Baillie, Assistant Director of Admissions ~ cbaillie@pco.edu
Prerequisites: www.pco.edu/od_admissions.html
Bachelor's Degree: NO (92% with)
Application Fee and Deadline: $50 ~ March 31st
Average OAT: 310
Average Prereq GPA: N/A
Average GPA: 3.35
#Applied/#Accepted/#Enrolled: 884/277/158
Tuition in/out of State: $21,000/$27,500

ICO

Illinois College of Optometry

Contact Information: (312) 949-7400
3241 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60616
Vistor to UCSD: Teresa Lin, Admissions Coordinator ~ admissions@ico.edu
Prerequisites: www.ico.edu/prereqs.html
Bachelor's Degree: Preferred (94% with)
Application Fee and Deadline: $75 ~ March 15th
Average OAT: 335
Average Prereq GPA: N/A
Average GPA: 3.39
#Applied/#Accepted/#Enrolled: 912/412/160
Tuition in/out of State: $27,700 for both

PUCO

Pacific University College of Optometry

Contact Information: (503) 352-2975
2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116
Vistor to UCSD: N/A
Prerequisites: Worksheet
Bachelor's Degree: NO (90% with)
Application Fee and Deadline: $55 ~ March 15th
Average OAT: 349
Average Prereq GPA: N/A
Average GPA: 3.45
#Applied/#Accepted/#Enrolled: 332/123/90
Tuition in/out of State: $25,300 for both

For More Infomation on Other Colleges, Please look at ASCO websites.