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Western University of Health Sciences
Admissions Statistics and Requirements for Western University of Health Sciences, School of Optometry
Background Information
- Location: Pomona, California
- Institution Type: Private
- Mission Statement: To graduate caring, comprehensive health care professionals who will serve the needs of a diverse global society. The College emphasizes rehabilitation of the visual system, neuro-optometry, and interprofessional education. We advance the profession of optometry through innovation in health care education, research, and patient care.
- Combined Degrees Offered: No
- Year Opened: 2009
- Number of Years to Earn Degree: 4
- Campus Housing Available: No
- Class Size: 75
Admission Statistics: (2023 Applicant and Entering Class Data)
Mean Age of First-Time, First-Year Enrollees: 22
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.westernu.edu/optometry/programs/doctor-of-optometry/requirements/#accordion-2-button for more information.
Minimum number of College Credit Hours required:
- 90 semester or 135 quarter units
Required Shadowing Hours:
- 300 shadowing hours are considered to be a part of competitive applicant profile
Letters of Recommendation:
- Two letters of recommendation are required
Supplemental Information:
Finances and Application Logistics
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).
Board Passage Rates for First Time Takers
