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Inter American University
Admissions Statistics and Requirements for Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry
Background Information
- Location: Bayamón, Puerto Rico
- Institution Type: Private
- Mission Statement: To educate, develop and train, within a bilingual environment and supported by committed and competent collaborators, a diverse student population from Puerto Rico, the United States, and the rest of the world, to become Doctors of Optometry who are knowledgeable, skilled and ethical primary health providers, dedicated to community service.
- Combined Degrees Offered: N/A
- Year Opened: 1981
- Number of Years to Earn Degree: 4
- Campus Housing Available: Yes
- Class Size: 60
Admission Statistics: (2023 Applicant and Entering Class Data)
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.optonet.inter.edu/admissions/ for more information.
Minimum number of College Credit Hours required:
- 90 credits or more from an accredited university
Required Shadowing Hours:
- There is not a specific amount of required shadowing hours.
Letters of Recommendation:
- Two Letters of Recommendation are required: one letter must be from an Optometrist.
Supplemental Information:
Finances and Application Logistics
Financial Estimations for students starting Fall 2024:
*Cost of living scores are according to the Economic Research Institute 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
