Pacific University College of Optometry

Tuition, GPA, Test Scores, and Application Deadlines

Pacific University College of Optometry is located in Forest Grove, OR. Pacific University is four-years, private (not-for-profit) school and offers both undergraduate and graduate programs with total enrollment of 3,559.

The tuition & fees for Doctor of Optometry (DO) degree program at Pacific University College of Optometry is $46,925 for prospective students in academic year 2023-2024.

Total 381 students applied to Pacific University College of Optometry and 196 admitted (or invited to interview) as the acceptance rate is 51.44%. Among the accepted applicants, 91 students enrolled to the school. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.55 and the average OAT (Academic) score is 328.

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Pacific University College of Optometry Directory Information

Pacific University College of Optometry is located in 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116. Pacific University is four-years, private (not-for-profit) school and offers both undergraduate and graduate programs with total enrollment of 3,559

Pacific University College of Optometry Directory Information
Name	Pacific University College of Optometry
Address	2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116
School Web	https://www.pacificu.edu/optometry-od/admissions/admissions-criteria
Accredited by	Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE)

Doctor of Optometry (DO) Tuition & Fees

The Doctor of Optometry (DO) degree program tuition & fees of Pacific University College of Optometry is $46,925 for prospective students for the academic year 2023-2024. The tuition & fees is not increased and same to last year's cost.

The next table shows the changes of Doctor of Optometry (DO) tuition & fees along with other program costs

Pacific University College of Optometry 2024 Tuition & Fees
	Tuition & Fees
Doctor of Optometry (DO) Degree Program
2019	$40,745
2020	$41,969
2021	$43,448
2022	$44,972
2023	$46,925
General Program Costs
Undergraduate Programs	$54,466
Graduate Programs	$37,805

Pacific University College of Optometry average GPA and OAT (Academic) Scores

The average GPA from enrolled students at Pacific University College of Optometry is 3.55 and the average OAT (Academic) score is 328. The OAT (Science) score is 318. Its GPA is similar to the average of all Optometry schools. The OAT (Academic) score of Pacific University College of Optometry is similar to the average score of all Optometry schools.

Pacific University College of Optometry Average GAP and OAT (Academic) Scores
	Pacific University College of Optometry	All Optometry Schools
GPA Overall	3.55	3.51
OAT (Academic) Scores	328	323
OAT (Science) Scores	318	315

How To Apply Pacific University College of Optometry

To apply to Pacific University College of Optometry for Doctor of Optometry (DO), applicants are required to use Optometry Centralized Application Service (OptomCAS). In application process, you will submit the application components required by Pacific University College of Optometry. The OptomCAS application dealine for fall admission 2025 is February 15, 2023. The last date of OAT (Academic) test is February 15, 2023. There is no charge for supplemental application at Pacific University College of Optometry.

The below components are required by Pacific University College of Optometry to their applicants.

OptomCAS Application
Supplemental Application
2 letters of evaluation
Valid OAT or GRE scores
10 hours of direct observation with an optometrist is strongly encouraged
Fulfillment of the English Proficiency Policy
Fulfillment of Essential Functions
Interview

For detailed description of each component, check its admission page.

Pacific University College of Optometry Admission Deadline and Prerequisites
Admission Contacts
Application System	Optometry Centralized Application Service (OptomCAS)
Application Deadline	2023-02-15
OAT (Academic) Deadline	2023-02-15
Address	2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone	503-352-7222
Email	optadmissions@pacificu.edu
Admission Page	https://www.pacificu.edu/optometry-od/admissions/admissions-criteria
Prerequisites	Microbiology with lab Human or Vertebrate Anatomy with lab* Human or Animal Physiology with lab* Complete General Chemistry sequence with labs Complete Organic Chemistry sequence with labs or combination of Organic Chemistry with lab and Biochemistry with lab Complete General Physics sequence with labs Calculus Statistics General Psychology English