Directory of Schools and Colleges
Please find a list of schools and colleges of optometry below that you can apply to through OptomCAS.
Click on a school's name for a basic description and information about their supplemental application. You can click on the "Read Full School Info..." link to take you to their page for more details.
Illinois College of Optometry
The Illinois College of Optometry, founded in 1872 by Dr. Henry Olin, provides excellence in optometric clinical education and is among the world's leading urban optometric institutions. Located in Chicago, ICO has a distinguished legacy of providing aspiring optometrists the education and experience needed to meet the challenges of a changing health care environment and become leaders who will champion their patients and the profession alike.
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Indiana University School of Optometry
Founded in 1951, the Indiana University School of Optometry (IUSO) protects, advances, and promotes the vision, eye care, and health of people worldwide. We achieve these goals by preparing students for careers in optometry, the ophthalmic industry, and vision science. Our internationally recognized faculty and clinical staff are dedicated to providng students with a solid foundation for success in even the most challenging clinical and research environments.
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Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry
The School of Optometry is proud of its multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-national heritage. We also cherish our unique characteristics: Small Classes, 60 students per class. Bilingual Environment, students have an opportunity to develop their Spanish speaking abilities preparing them to work with the increasing Hispanic population in the United States. Diverse Clinical Experiences, students examine, treat and manage patients with large diversity of ocular and systemic conditions. Diverse Clinical Rotations, students rotate through clinical settings mainly in the continental United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Europe and Latin America.
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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) School of Optometry
The MCPHS School of Optometry is a student-oriented, learner-centered program designed to provide a world-class education leading to a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree. Our four-year program uses the latest in instructional technology to assure that its graduates possess a state-of-the-art education necessary to diagnose and manage the wide variety of ocular and systemic conditions encountered in today’s intense clinical settings.
Program Highlights
- Four year program emphasizing clinically relevant instruction and patient care
- For students with an earned baccalaureate degree (or sufficient credits) and who have satisfactorily completed prerequisite courses
- Begins in fall
- Instruction conducted in state-of-the-art facilities at the Worcester campus
- Dedicated faculty who place a high importance on teaching, advising, and individual student development
- Clinical experiences in selected clinical facilities in on-campus optometric and ophthalmologic clinics as well as Veterans Administration Centers, health departments, hospitals and community agencies in and beyond the greater Worcester region
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Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University
The Michigan College of Optometry (MCO) at Ferris State University is at the leading edge of vision care technology and patient care delivery. Among the smallest of the nation's optometry schools, Ferris offers (through its low student to doctor ratio) virtually personalized instruction by one of the country's finest optometric faculties, as well as, the advantages of a large system of clinics throughout the United States and Canada that assures a thorough exposure to the widest possible range of patient-care experiences. Although the College is small, Ferris State University is large (over 12,000 students) and, therefore, offers all the educational, cultural and social advantages of a major institution of higher learning.
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Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry
Midwestern University opened the doors of its Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree program in the Fall of 2009. The Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT) fosters lifelong learning through excellence in education, postgraduate programs, and scholarship. The four-year professional curriculum will help prepare optometrists who will provide exemplary patient care, serve the needs of the public, and improve the health and well-being of society.
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New England College of Optometry
The New England College of Optometry is the oldest continually operating college of optometry in the United States and has been the educational and intellectual center of optometry in New England since 1894. The College serves as a leader in optometric instruction and research and continues to spread its influence throughout the world. Special emphasis is placed on patient care through the New England Eye Institute which has over 50 clinical locations throughout the Boston area. The College offers both Doctor of Optometry and Master of Science in Vision Science degrees.
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Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry
The Oklahoma College of Optometry admits a new class of 28 students each fall semester. Students at NSUOCO enjoy the advantage of being part of a small class. NSUOCO now accepts applications from residents of all 50 states in the United States.
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Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry is the only optometric academic institution in the state of Florida. Students are able to enjoy South Florida's renowned weather, beaches and other attractions while participating in the college's strong didactic curriculum and clinical training. Numerous student organizations enhance the studentâs experience while learning in a culturally diverse environment that will thoroughly prepare them for their professional careers.
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Pacific University College of Optometry
Pacific University College of Optometry's faculty, staff and administrators are pleased you are considering our Doctor of Optometry program. Pacific University College of Optometry, established in 1945 and located just outside Portland, OR, is committed to our students' and graduates' progress, accomplishments and successes, beginning with the questions that we know will come with the application process. As you research optometry programs across the country, Pacific University's elite educational and clinical opportunities, combined with our welcoming and family-like culture, define Pacific as an exciting choice for the next step in your academic career. Opportunities abound, from pursuing your Masters of Education in Visual Function and Learning, to exploring clinical optometry in over 100 affiliated preceptorships, six diverse Portland-based clinics, and even beyond our borders through our student-run Amigos International Eyecare Program. You can continue the College of Optometry legacy as university intramural champions, or explore the best of the Pacific Northwest, from urban adventures in Portland to surfing on the Oregon coast. Pacific's emphasis on interdisciplinary healthcare will provide you opportunities to work collaboratively with our Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Dental Hygiene and Physician Assistant Studies students, and interdisciplinary case studies will open your eyes to the holistic nature of healthcare.
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Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
The Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) at Salus University has been a leader in innovative optometric education since its founding in 1919. At PCO, small-group and problem-based learning are emphasized, as are clinical skills and hands-on experience. Through classroom and laboratory learning, extensive clinical experience and externships, the University ensures PCO graduates are current in their techniques, skilled in today's technologies, and prepared to keep pace with the ever-evolving and exciting profession of optometry.
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Southern California College of Optometry
Southern California College of Optometry (est. 1904) is an independent, private, non-profit institution and is fully accredited regionally (WASC) and professionally (ACOE). Faculty members are primarily full time with a diverse background as science and clinical educators. SCCO has an unparalled clinical education program. With 80 clinical sites in the U. S., Canada and abroad, it provides diversity of both clinical experience and patient base enabling students to tailor their optometric education to suit their interests. It prepares students to practice full-scope optometry and for licensure in all 50 states and Canada.
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Southern College of Optometry
Founded in Memphis, Tennessee in 1932, Southern College of Optometry is one of the nationâs leading institutions of optometric education. SCOâs students consistently exceed the national average in board scores and graduation rates, as the college is committed to academic excellence and cutting-edge clinical training. Students and faculty enjoy the opportunity to learn and practice optometry in The Eye Center, one of the largest and most clinically advanced vision and eye care centers in the country. The clinical programs at SCO provide students more than 2,800 patient encounters by graduation.
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The State University of New York, College of Optometry
The SUNY State College of Optometry offers students an outstanding and world renowned optometric education and clinical experience in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. SUNY Optometry houses the University Eye Center, which services 75,000+ patients annually, one of the largest in-house vision care clinics in the country. A great diversity of visual/ocular problems is seen in the clinic. And, as a result of the large clinic, small class size, and diversified patient population, students obtain a rich and comprehensive educational experience.
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The Ohio State University College of Optometry
We share the resources of the most comprehensive health sciences center in the nation, and provide a well-rounded learning experience that will fully prepare you for optometric practice both today and in the future. You will complete a comprehensive business management course sequence throughout the four year curriculum, taught by Ohio State Fisher College of Business faculty members and community practitioners, that will prepare you for the ‘real-world’ clinical and business aspects of operating a successful optometric practice.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry
UABSO as an integral part of a world-class academic health center is held in high regard for educating optometrists and vision scientists. Our faculty is among the best known in the country through their teaching, research and publications. Additionally, community service performed by our students and faculty permeates every level of society from local neighborhoods to third-world countries. Perhaps our best known service is the excellent patient care provided in the newly renovated clinic “UAB Eye Care”, a state-of-the-art facility that covers everything from primary eye care, including the dispensing of glasses, to the treatment of ocular disease, contact lens care, low vision rehabilitation and pediatric vision care.
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University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry
The Berkeley Optometry OD program prepares students to meet the challenges of expanding primary eye care as the practice of optometry evolves over the coming decades. We offer training in all clinical areas, including primary care and specialties such as binocular disorders, contact lenses, low vision, ocular disease, geriatrics, pediatrics, and refractive surgery. Our students also acquire knowledge of cell and molecular biology, pharmacology, genetics, and epidemiology of eye disorders.
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University of Houston College of Optometry
The University of Houston, College of Optometry seeks individuals who desire academic challenges and have the personal qualifications to complete our rigorous optometric program. UHCO is an ethnically diverse college and well known for graduating a large number of minority students. Students come to UHCO from more than 5 nations and from across the United States. UHCO students and graduates rank at or near the top of all schools and colleges of optometry for licensure examinations.
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University of Missouri St. Louis College of Optometry
UMSL College of Optometry offers students small class size (about 44 students in each class), large diversity of externships site to learn applied clinical optometry in your fourth year (over 100 around the world), and a dedicated faculty and staff.
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University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry
The mission of the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry is to educate and prepare future leaders in optometry through excellence in education, patient care, and vision research. This is achieved in an environment committed to personal growth within a context of faith, human, dignity and social justice. The school is housed near the San Antonio Medical Center with 67,900 square feet of space dedicated to our student's optometric education. This main facility includes multimedia classrooms, technologically-advanced clinical laboratories, library, computer lab, study areas, student lounge, faculty and administrative offices.
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Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry
Western University of Health Sciences was founded in 1977 and exists as a non-profit, graduate university for the health professions located on 22 acres in Pomona, California. The mission of Western University is: To produce, in a humanistic tradition, health care professionals and biomedical knowledge that will enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities. The University’s emphasis is on the education and preparation of inter-professional primary health care service teams. The University’s philosophical perspective focuses on the preparation of highly skilled health care professionals who are also compassionate, humanistic caregivers.
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