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Indiana University
Admissions Statistics and Requirements for Indiana University, School of Optometry
Background Information
- Location: Bloomington, Indiana
- Institution Type: Public
- Mission Statement: To protect, advance and promote the vision, eye care, and health of people worldwide by: (1) Preparing individuals for careers in optometry, the ophthalmic industry and vision science. (2) Advancing knowledge through teaching, research, and service
- Combined Degrees Offered: OD/PhD, OD/MS, OD/MBA
- Year Opened: 1956
- Number of Years to Earn Degree: 4
- Campus Housing Available: Yes
- Class Size: 86
Admission Statistics: (2023 Applicant and Entering Class Data)
Mean Age of First-Time, First-Year Enrollees: 22
Acceptance Rates by Location*:
*According to data from ASCO
Academic Averages for Acceptance* :
*According to data from ASCO
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Course Work:
* There are some acceptable substitutions for specific courses. Go to https://www.uab.edu/optometry/home/academics/doctor-of-optometry/admissions-information for more information.
Minimum number of College Credit Hours required:
- If an applicant does not have a bachelor's degree, they must have a minimum of 90 semester hours of college credit, which is to include all of our prerequisites. The applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.60.
Required Shadowing Hours:
- There is not a specific amount of hours required.
Letters of Recommendation:
- Three letters of recommendation to include at least one from a science faculty member the applicant has had; others can include additional faculty, coach if a collegiate athlete, work supervisor, optometrist, academic advisor, etc.
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
