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Admissions Statistics and Requirements for Kentucky College of Optometry, University of Pikeville
Background Information
- Location: Pikeville, Kentucky
- Institution Type: Private
- Mission Statement: To develop leaders in therapeutic optometry through innovative education and a commitment to caring for the underserved.
- Combined Degrees Offered: N/A
- Year Opened: 2016
- Number of Years to Earn Degree: 4
- Campus Housing Available: Yes
- Class Size: 60
Admission Statistics: (2023 Applicant and Entering Class Data)
Mean Age of First-Time, First-Year Enrollees: 23
Acceptance Rates by Location*:
*According to data from ASCO
Academic Averages for Acceptance* :
*According to data from ASCO
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Course Work:
*There are a few additional requirements for students entering without a Bachelor’s Degree as well as recommended courses to take.
Go to https://www.upike.edu/optometry/admissions/course-requirements/ for more information.
Minimum number of College Credit Hours required:
- 90 credit hours
Required Shadowing Hours:
- There is no specific shadowing hours requirement.
Letters of Recommendation:
- 2 letters of recommendation are required. One should be from a healthcare provider, preferably an O.D. who is a member of the AOA. The second should be from a pre-healthcare professional committee member, a pre=healthcare advisor, or a science faculty member
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
