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Optometry AdmissionsUniversity of Houston
Admissions Statistics and Requirements for University of Houston, College of Optometry
Background Information
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Institution Type: Public
- Mission Statement: To lead in the discovery and dissemination of knowledge in optometry, vision science and clinical care, with unparalleled excellence, integrity and compassion; enhancing vision for life.
- Combined Degrees Offered: OD/PhD, OD/MS
- Year Opened: 1952
- Number of Years to Earn Degree: 4
- Campus Housing Available: Yes
- Class Size: 99
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.opt.uh.edu/education/doctor-of-optometry/prerequisites/ for more information.
Minimum number of College Credit Hours required:
- Prior completion of a baccalaureate degree or equivalent
Required Shadowing Hours:
- A minimum of 20 hours from 2 different settings
Letters of Recommendation:
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation are required. Additionally, UHCO requires that two of the three letters be academic letters of recommendation written by college or university faculty members who have directly taught the applicant. UHCO strongly recommends that the third letter of recommendation be from an optometrist with whom the applicant has trained and/or shadowed.
Supplemental Information:
Finances and Application Logistics
Financial Estimations for students starting Fall 2023:
*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
