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University of Detroit Mercy

Admissions Statistics and Requirements for Detroit Mercy School of Optometry

Background Information

  • Location: Novi, Michigan
  • Institution Type: Private
  • Mission Statement: University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Optometry fosters a forward-thinking, inclusive learning environment that develops competent, socially, and ethical eye and vision care professionals committed to patient care and community wellness. Their success is rooted in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions through the integration of scholarly activity, evidence-based teaching, and service.
  • Combined Degrees Offered: OD/BS
  • Year Opened: 2025
  • Number of Years to Earn Degree: 4
  • Campus Housing Available: No
  • Class Size: 44

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Course Work:

Required Course
Credits (Semesters/Quarters)
Required Lab
General Biology
8 / 12
General Chemistry
8 / 12
Organic Chemistry
4 / 6
General Physics
8 / 12
General Microbiology
3 / 4
But Recommended
Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, or Biochemistry
3 / 4
English
6 / 9

* There are some acceptable substitutions for specific courses. Go to https://optometry.udmercy.edu/admission/index.php for more information.

Community College Coursework and Advanced Placement Credit:

AP Credit Accepted?
Yes (if on transcript)
Community College Coursework Accepted?
Yes (if on transcript)

Minimum number of College Credit Hours required:

  • 90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours

Required Shadowing Hours:

  • 10 hours 

Letters of Recommendation: 

  • Three letters of recommendation are required. One letter from science faculty from the applicant’s undergraduate institution. One letter from a practicing, non-relative optometrist. One letter of the applicant’s choice from the following potential recommenders: a non-relative optometrist, science faculty, non-science faculty, pre-health advisor, faculty advisor, healthcare professional or employer.

Supplemental Information:

Required Supplemental Application?
Supplemental Application Fee
CASPer Required?
No
N/A
No

Finances and Application Logistics

Financial Estimations for students starting Fall 2025:

Year
In-State Tuition
Out-State Tuition
Additional Fees
Cost of Living Score*
First Year
$51,765
$51,765
-
104.9
Second Year
$52,238
$52,238
-
-
Third Year
$46,485
$46,485
-
-
Fourth Year
$46,200
$46,200
-
-

*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.udmercy.edu/admission/cost.php

Board Passage Rates for First Time Takers

  • Data for the Detroit Mercy School of Optometry board passage rates is not yet available as the school was founded in 2025.
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