The New England College of Optometry

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Contacts

Website: http://www.neco.edu
Phone: 1-800-824-5526
Admissions e-mail: admissions@neco.edu

Program Information

• Doctor of Optometry (OD)
• 4 years in length
• Number of applications in 2010: 888
• Class size in 2010: 117

Admission Requirements

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 (1 semester)
  • Physics with lab (2 semesters)
  • Mathematics - 1 semester must be calculus (2 semesters)
  • Psychology (1 semester)
  • English (2 semesters)
• Recommended Courses
  • Statistics (1 semester)

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GPA

• Mean entering GPA (2010): 3.29 (4.0 scale)
• Mean science GPA (2010): 3.19

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OAT

• Mean OAT score (2010): 325

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Application Process

• The online application consists of seven parts
  • Student Personal Information
  • Activities and Work Experience
  • Academic History
  • Essay
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • School Designations
  • Supplemental Application

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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 : $34,204
• Estimated Total Fees for first year: $55, 485

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