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==Tuition 2010-2011==
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==Tuition 2012-2013==
*First year tuition : $31, 506
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*First year tuition : $33,750
*Estimated Total Fees for first year: $51,115
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*Estimated Total Fees for first year: $53,202
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Contacts

Website: http://www.ico.edu
Phone: 312-949-7400
Admissions e-mail: admissions@ico.edu

Program Information

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD)
  • 4 years in length
  • Number of applications in 2012: 1215
  • Class size in 2012: 158

Admission Requirements

  • baccalaureate degree highly recommended

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study
  • Required Courses
    • Chemistry with lab (2 semesters)
    • Organic Chemistry with lab (1 semester)
    • Biology with lab (2 semesters)
    • Microbiology with Laboratory (1 semester)
    • Physics with lab (2 semesters)
    • Calculus (1 semester)
    • Psychology (1 semester)
    • Social Science (1 semester)
    • English (2 semesters)
    • Statistics (1 semester)


  • Recommended courses:
    • Biochemistry, Cellular Biology, Human Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Computer Science, Business, Sociology, Public Speaking, additional Psychology courses.

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GPA

  • Mean entering GPA (2012): 3.38 (4.0 scale)

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OAT

  • Mean OAT score (2012): 318
  • Only OAT scores reported within the last two years are acceptable.

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Application Process

  • The online application consists of seven parts
    • Student Personal Information
    • Activities and Work Experience
    • Academic History
    • Essay
    • School Designations
    • Supplemental Application (2 letters of evaluation – 1 from a practicing optometrist and 1 from a professor/academic)

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Timeline

  • July 1, 2013: Application opens
  • March 1, 2014: Application deadline

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Tuition 2012-2013

  • First year tuition : $33,750
  • Estimated Total Fees for first year: $53,202

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