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Rosenberg School
Admissions Statistics and Requirements for University of the Incarnate Word, Rosenberg School of Optometry
Background Information
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Institution Type: Private
- Mission Statement: To educate and prepare future leaders in optometry through excellence in education, patient care, and vision research.
- Combined Degrees Offered: N/A
- Year Opened: 2008
- Number of Years to Earn Degree: 4
- Campus Housing Available: Yes
- Class Size: 62
Admission Statistics: (2024 Applicant and Entering Class Data)
Acceptance Rates by Location*:
Number of Applicants
Number of Enrollees
Enrollment Rate
Overall
436
62
14.22%
In-State
163
35
21.47%
International
247
25
10.12%
Out-State
26
2
7.69%
*According to data from ASCO
Academic Averages for Acceptance* :
OAT Academic Average
OAT Science Average
Cumulative GPA
299
281
3.37
*According to data from ASCO
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Course Work:
Required Course
Credits (Semesters/Quarters)
Required Lab
General Biology
4 / 6
General Chemistry
8 / 12
Organic Chemistry
4 / 6
General Physics
8 / 12
Biochemistry
3 / 4
General Microbiology or Bacteriology
4 / 6
Human Anatomy/Physiology
4 / 6
Calculus
3 / 4
Statistics
3 / 4
English
6 / 9
Psychology
3 / 4
* There are some acceptable substitutions for specific courses. Go to https://optometry.uiw.edu/admissions/doctor-of-optometry/ for more information .
Community College Coursework and Advanced Placement Credit:
AP Credit Accepted?
Yes, with a score of 3 or higher.
Community College Coursework Accepted?
Yes
Minimum number of College Credit Hours required:
- Successful completion of a minimum of 90 semester hours of college coursework from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Required Shadowing Hours:
- 20 hours of shadowing an OD are required
Letters of Recommendation:
- 2-4 letters of recommendation. One letter must be from an optometrist who can provide an objective evaluation of your knowledge and understanding of the profession. They recommend the second letter be from a faculty member or academic advisor who can speak to your academic performance and qualifications.
- They will accept both a composite and a committee letter but these types of letters only count as one letter of recommendation.
Supplemental Information:
Required Supplemental Application?
Supplemental Application Fee
CASPer Required?
No
N/A
No
Finances and Application Logistics
Financial Estimations for students starting Fall 2023:
Year
In-State Tuition
Out-State Tuition
Additional Fees
First Year
$40,500
$40,500
-
Second Year
$40,500
$40,500
-
Third Year
$40,500
$40,500
-
Fourth Year
$40,500
$40,500
-
Board Passage Rates for First Time Takers
Year
Part I Passage Rate
Part II Passage Rate
Part III Passage Rate
2024
67.24%
69.6%
87.93%
2023
40.35%
73.68%
68.42%
2022
56.00%
82.00%
76.00%
2021
76.19%
93.65%
88.89%
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