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Admissions Statistics and Requirements for Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University
Background Information
- Location: Big Rapids, Michigan
- Institution Type: Public
- Mission Statement: To provide Excellence, Leadership, and Innovation in optometric education.
- Combined Degrees Offered: N/A
- Year Opened: 1975
- Number of Years to Earn Degree: 4
- Campus Housing Available: Yes
- Class Size: 38
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 some acceptable substitutions for specific courses. Go to https://www.ferris.edu/optometry/admissions/MCO-Admission-Requirements.htm for more information
Minimum number of College Credit Hours required:
- For regular admissions, the applicant must have earned a baccalaureate degree prior to the start date at Michigan College of Optometry.
Required Shadowing Hours:
- There is not a specific number of shadowing hours required.
Letters of Recommendation:
- Three letters of recommendation are required. One letter must be submitted by a college professor, a second letter from an optometrist, and a third letter from another individual of the applicant's choice who is neither a professor, optometrist, nor relative (suggestions would be a high school teacher, high school counselor, athletic coach, clergy, work supervisor, 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
