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Admissions Statistics and Requirements for Arizona College of Optometry at Midwestern University
Background Information
- Location: Glendale Arizona
- Institution Type: Private
- Mission Statement: To educate future optometrists and residents in an interprofessional healthcare environment. The College fosters professional attitudes and behaviors that encourage lifelong learning, scholarship to serve the needs of the public, and a commitment to improve the health and well-being of society.
- Combined Degrees Offered: None
- Year Opened: 2009
- Number of Years to Earn Degree: 4
- Campus Housing Available: Yes
- Class Size: 68
Admission Statistics: (2023 Applicant and Entering Class Data)
Mean Age of First-Time, First-Year Enrollees: 24
Acceptance Rates by Location*:
*According to data from ASCO
Academic Averages for Acceptance*:
*According to data from ASCO
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Course Work:
- Strongly Recommended Courses: Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry
Minimum number of College Credit Hours required:
- A baccalaureate degree is required.
Required Shadowing Hours:
- No specific amount of hours are required. Applicants should have a good understanding of optometric medicine.
Letters of Recommendation:
- Applicants should provide two letters of recommendation. The letters should consist of one from a practicing optometrist and one from a pre health advisor, a science professor, an employer, or an extracurricular activity advisor.
Supplemental Information:
Finances and Application Logistics
Financial Estimations for students starting Fall 2024:
*All cost of living scores are according to bestplaces.net and provide a rough estimate compared to the average of the United States (a score of 100 is considered average for the United States. Scores lower than 100 would indicate a cost of living lower than average. Scores above 100 indicate a cost of living higher than average).
Board Passage Rates for First Time Takers
