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Optometry AdmissionsAdmissions Statistics and Requirements for Pacific University, College of Optometry
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
Prerequisite Course Work:
* There are some acceptable substitutions for specific courses. Go to https://www.pacificu.edu/optometry-od/admissions/prerequisite-worksheet#:~:text=A%20maximum%20of%208%2Dsemester,higher%20on%20the%20IB%20examination for more information. Information regarding what the sequences entail can be found at the same website.
Minimum number of College Credit Hours required:
Required Shadowing Hours:
Letters of Recommendation:
Supplemental Information:
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).