Illinois College of Optometry

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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 15, 2010: Application opens
• March 1, 2011: Application deadline

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Tuition 2010-2011

• First year tuition : $31, 506
• Estimated Total Fees for first year: $51,115

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