Booster Prep
Optometry AdmissionsNova Southeastern University
Admissions Statistics and Requirements for Nova Southeastern University, College of Optometry
Background Information
- Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Institution Type: Private
- Mission Statement: To prepare, educate and train optometric physicians to practice at the highest level of proficiency, integrity, and professionalism; and to provide a multidisciplinary environment that encourages scholarly activity, service, and lifelong learning.
- Combined Degrees Offered: OD, OD/MPH, OD/MS, OD/MBA
- Year Opened: 1989
- Number of Years to Earn Degree: 4
- Campus Housing Available: Yes
- Class Size: 107
Admission Statistics: (2024 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.uab.edu/optometry/home/academics/doctor-of-optometry/admissions-information for more information.
Letters of Recommendation:
- Two letters of recommendation: one from a science instructor and one from an optometrist.
Supplemental Information:
Finances and Application Logistics
Financial Estimations for students starting Fall 2025:
*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).
**Other possible costs can be found at https://optometry.nova.edu/admissions/tuition-fees.html
Board Passage Rates for First Time Takers
